Serif Other Etba 13 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, logos, posters, packaging, dramatic, fashion, theatrical, refined, visual signature, display impact, stylized classic, stylized, angular, sharp, flared, high-impact.
A stylized serif with pronounced, wedge-like terminals and triangular cut-ins that create a chiseled, ink-trap-like texture across strokes. The letterforms lean on strong vertical stems and crisp diagonal joins, with sharp apexes and pointed serifs that read as carved rather than calligraphic. Counters are often partially pinched by the internal cuts, producing distinctive silhouettes and a lively, high-contrast-in-feel rhythm even at a moderate overall contrast. Spacing appears fairly open for display work, while the caps present a consistent, sculptural presence and the lowercase maintains clear structure with distinctive, angular endings.
Best suited to headlines, magazine-style editorial layouts, poster titling, and branding where a distinctive serif voice is desired. It can work well for logos and packaging systems that want a luxe-but-edgy feel, especially when set large enough for the sculpted internal cuts to read cleanly.
The font conveys a bold, couture-leaning elegance with an intentionally dramatic edge. Its sharp terminals and sculpted negative spaces feel theatrical and slightly enigmatic, suggesting luxury, intrigue, and a curated, design-forward sensibility. The overall tone is refined but attention-seeking, suited to moments where letterforms are meant to be part of the visual concept.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a classic serif skeleton with sculptural, cut-away detailing to boost personality and memorability. By emphasizing wedge terminals and angular internal notches, it prioritizes striking word-shapes and texture for display settings over unobtrusive long-form reading.
In text, the repeated triangular cut-ins create a strong pattern and a recognizable “signature” texture, which can amplify personality but may become busy at smaller sizes. The numerals and punctuation echo the same pointed, carved construction, supporting cohesive display typography across headings and short statements.