Serif Other Ebwi 2 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, branding, packaging, dramatic, editorial, vintage, theatrical, luxurious, display impact, ornamental serif, vintage feel, brand distinctiveness, bracketed, ball terminals, swashy, flared, ink-trap-like.
A high-contrast display serif with heavy verticals, hairline-like joins, and pronounced bracketed serifs. The letterforms show a carved, calligraphic quality: many strokes end in teardrop/ball terminals, with frequent wedge-like cut-ins and sharp internal notches that create a sculpted rhythm. Curves are deep and compact, counters are relatively tight for the weight, and several glyphs use swashy, asymmetric details (notably in S, a, g, and y) that add movement without leaning from the upright stance. Numerals and capitals keep a strong, poster-like presence, while the lowercase maintains a slightly more playful, ornamental modulation.
Best used for headlines, titles, and short bursts of text where its contrast and ornamental terminals can read clearly. It fits posters, book covers, magazine/editorial display, branding marks, and packaging that benefit from a bold, classic-yet-unusual serif voice.
The font projects a bold, dramatic tone with a distinctly vintage, editorial flavor. Its sharp contrast and sculpted terminals evoke classic print-era display typography—confident, theatrical, and a bit eccentric—suited to statements rather than quiet reading.
Likely designed as an attention-grabbing display serif that blends traditional high-contrast structure with decorative, cut-in detailing and rounded terminals to create a distinctive, memorable texture in large sizes.
The design’s distinctive identity comes from repeated cut-in shapes and bulbous terminals that create sparkling highlights and strong black-and-white patterning. Spacing appears visually tight in running text, and the most ornate letters may dominate at smaller sizes, reinforcing its role as a display face.