Serif Other Efza 6 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logos, signage, playful, vintage, western, folksy, boisterous, display impact, retro flavor, handmade warmth, attention grabbing, decorative serif, bracketed, bulbous, soft terminals, flared strokes, round counters.
A heavy, wide display serif with soft, rounded contours and prominently bracketed, flared serifs. Strokes stay consistently thick, but subtle swelling and tapering at joins and terminals creates a gently carved, hand-rendered feel rather than a rigid geometric build. Counters are generous and rounded, with a compact, squat silhouette that reads as sturdy and graphic. The overall rhythm is energetic, with slightly irregular serif shapes and lively curves that keep the texture from feeling mechanical.
Best suited to large-scale typography such as posters, event flyers, storefront signage, packaging fronts, and logo wordmarks where its bold, decorative serif voice can lead. It can also work for short pull quotes or section headers, especially in themes leaning retro, rustic, or entertainment-oriented.
The font projects a warm, nostalgic tone—part saloon poster, carnival sign, or storybook title—mixing confidence with a friendly sense of humor. Its chunky proportions and softened details feel approachable and celebratory, suggesting handcrafted printing rather than corporate polish.
This design appears intended as a characterful display serif that echoes vintage wood-type and hand-painted lettering traditions, prioritizing personality and impact over neutral text readability. The softened, bracketed serifs and rounded shaping aim to create a friendly, nostalgic presence in branding and promotional settings.
In the samples, the density of the black shapes produces strong headline impact, while the wide proportions increase presence and help open up interior spaces. At smaller sizes, the rounded joins and heavy serifs can begin to merge, so the design is most comfortable when given room and line spacing.