Serif Other Efla 1 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, editorial display, vintage, theatrical, confident, playful, punchy, attention grab, vintage flavor, decorative carving, headline impact, ball terminals, notched cuts, wedge serifs, cupped joins, tight apertures.
A very heavy display serif with sharply carved wedge-like serifs, pronounced thick–thin modulation, and distinctive triangular notches that cut into bowls and joins. Counters are compact and often pinched, creating a rhythmic pattern of teardrop and crescent shapes across letters like C, S, and 3. The uppercase is broad-shouldered and stately, while the lowercase mixes sturdy verticals with cupped, sculpted terminals and a single-storey a and g. Numerals share the same chiseled, high-contrast construction, reading bold and ornamental rather than strictly utilitarian.
This font is best suited to posters, headlines, and bold editorial display where its sculpted notches and wedge serifs can be appreciated. It can also work well for branding and packaging that aims for a vintage or theatrical voice, especially in short lines and logotype-style settings.
The overall tone feels showy and old-world, with a theatrical confidence that leans toward vintage signage and headline drama. The sharp interior cuts add a playful, mischievous edge, making the style feel crafted and attention-seeking rather than neutral or bookish.
The letterforms appear designed to reinterpret a classic serif silhouette with exaggerated weight, high-contrast carving, and decorative interior cuts, prioritizing impact and personality over neutrality. The consistent chiseled detailing across capitals, lowercase, and numerals suggests a deliberate, ornamental display concept.
The design relies on strong internal negative shapes—especially in S, 2, 3, 5, and 9—so spacing and word texture skew toward a lively, high-impact rhythm. At smaller sizes the notches and tight apertures may visually fill in, reinforcing its role as a display face.