Serif Other Ekmo 9 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Franklin-Antiqua' by Berthold, 'Ysobel' by Monotype, 'Dilemma' by Sudtipos, 'Caslon Stencil' and 'Stencil' by URW Type Foundry, and 'DIN Neue Roman' by Vibrant Types (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logos, industrial, authoritative, vintage, maritime, military, stenciled display, rugged impact, vintage flavor, marking aesthetic, texture building, stencil cutouts, ink traps, notched, blocky, poster-ready.
A very heavy, high-contrast serif with a stencil-like construction: many strokes are interrupted by narrow vertical or angled gaps that read as cutouts. Serifs are compact and bracketed, with strong bulb/teardrop terminals on several letters, and the overall silhouette alternates between broad solid slabs and sharp internal voids. Counters are tight and often segmented, giving rounded letters (O, C, G, Q, 0) a sliced, mechanical look, while verticals remain dominant and steady. Numerals follow the same cutout logic, producing bold, sign-friendly shapes with pronounced internal breaks.
Best suited to display applications where the bold mass and stencil-cut detailing can be appreciated—posters, large headlines, branding marks, packaging, labels, and signage. It can also work as an accent face for short phrases in editorial or promotional layouts, especially when printed large.
The font projects a rugged, utilitarian tone—part industrial labeling, part vintage poster. Its cut-in joins and blunt authority suggest stenciled marking, equipment tags, and old-world display typography, with an assertive, no-nonsense voice.
This design appears intended to combine classic serif structure with a purposeful stenciled interruption system, producing a strong, reproducible look reminiscent of marked goods and industrial or maritime lettering while retaining a decorative, editorial presence.
The repeated interior breaks create a strong rhythm and distinctive texture in text, but also add visual noise at smaller sizes. Letterforms with multiple apertures and segmented bowls benefit from generous size and spacing, where the cutouts read as intentional detailing rather than accidental damage.