Serif Other Efto 9 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, editorial, art deco, theatrical, luxury, retro, display impact, deco revival, ornamental detail, brand distinctiveness, title styling, flared serifs, chiseled, stencil cuts, incised, high-contrast joints.
A decorative serif with heavy, compact masses and sharply incised white cut-ins that read like stencil slits or carved inlays. Strokes are mostly straight-sided with abrupt transitions into deep curved bowls, producing a sculptural, poster-like rhythm. Serifs are flared and triangular, often appearing as wedge terminals rather than bracketed forms, and many letters feature central vertical or diagonal “splices” that split bowls and stems. Counters are tight and geometric, with round forms (O, C, G) built from near-perfect circular arcs interrupted by crisp internal notches. Overall widths vary by letter, but the design maintains a consistent system of angular cuts and dramatic internal contrast.
Best suited to display work such as headlines, posters, title cards, and logotypes where its carved detailing can be appreciated. It also fits premium packaging and branding that want a vintage-luxe or theatrical flavor. In text blocks, it will work more as a short, impactful setting than for long reading due to the strong internal cuts and dense letterforms.
The font projects an Art Deco–leaning, cinematic tone—bold, assertive, and ornamental. Its carved/stenciled detailing adds a sense of mystery and spectacle, suggesting classic marquees, luxe packaging, or dramatic editorial headlines. The sharp inlays and wedge serifs give it a refined but forceful presence rather than a casual or friendly one.
Likely designed as a statement display serif that merges classic serif structure with stencil-like incisions to create a distinctive, era-evocative silhouette. The consistent system of wedge terminals and internal splices suggests an intention to feel both refined and dramatic, optimized for attention-grabbing titling.
The distinctive internal cut shapes are integral to recognition and will dominate texture at smaller sizes; the face is most effective when given enough scale for the incised details to stay crisp. Numerals follow the same split-bowl logic (notably 0, 6, 8, 9) and keep the same graphic, high-impact silhouette across the set.