Serif Other Ekwi 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, signage, packaging, victorian, circus, gothic, whimsical, theatrical, poster impact, vintage revival, ornamental serif, carved effect, brand character, bracketed, flared, notched, incised, ball terminals.
A heavy, decorative serif with flared, bracketed serifs and distinctive notched/incised details that cut into bowls and counters. Strokes are robust with a subtly calligraphic modulation, producing sharp points and scooped joins rather than purely geometric curves. Uppercase forms feel broad and monument-like, while lowercase shows rounded, bulbous bowls with pronounced entry/exit flicks; several letters feature internal wedges or slit-like cuts that create a stenciled, carved impression. Figures are similarly weighty and stylized, with compact counters and occasional angular terminals that reinforce the display-driven rhythm.
Best suited to display work such as posters, event headlines, branding marks, storefront signage, and packaging where a vintage, theatrical voice is desired. It can work for short bursts of text (pull quotes, labels, titles) when set large enough to preserve the interior notches and sculpted terminals.
The overall tone is theatrical and old-world, evoking Victorian posters, circus bills, and gothic signage. The notched interiors and emphatic serifs add a slightly mysterious, hand-carved character that reads as bold, expressive, and a bit mischievous.
The letterforms appear designed to reinterpret traditional serif construction with carved, stencil-like cut-ins and showcard flair, prioritizing character and impact over neutrality. The consistent use of notches, flares, and dramatic terminals suggests an intention to deliver an instantly recognizable, period-tinged display texture.
The design relies on strong silhouette and interior cut-ins for personality, so it benefits from generous spacing and sizes where the incised details remain clear. In text settings the dark color can build quickly, giving a dramatic, headline-forward presence.