Serif Other Emhe 1 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazines, branding, packaging, editorial, fashion, art deco, dramatic, refined, standout display, modernize classic, ornamental texture, brand signature, stencil-like, cut-in, high-waist, sculptural, crisp.
A decorative serif with crisp, triangular cut-ins and notches that create a stencil-like, split-stroke impression across bowls, joins, and terminals. Stems are sturdy and fairly even, while the inner cutouts introduce sharp rhythm changes and strong black–white patterning. Serifs read as wedgey and incisive rather than bracketed, and many curves (notably in O/C/G and the numerals) are stylized with deliberate breaks that emphasize geometry over calligraphic flow. Overall spacing feels open and display-oriented, with distinctive, sculpted letterforms that remain consistently constructed across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited for display typography such as magazine headlines, fashion and culture layouts, posters, and brand marks where the cut-in details can read clearly. It can also work well on packaging and labels, especially when used in short phrases, titles, or pull quotes that benefit from a strong graphic signature.
The font conveys a polished, high-contrast-in-spirit mood through its dramatic negative-space cuts and fashion-forward silhouettes. Its tone feels editorial and luxe, with a subtle Art Deco flavor coming from the sharp wedges and engineered symmetry. The effect is confident and theatrical, designed to be noticed.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a classic serif foundation with engineered incisions that add ornament and modern edge without relying on heavy contrast. Its consistent system of cuts suggests a focus on creating a memorable, brandable texture for large-scale editorial and advertising use.
The internal cutouts are a dominant feature and can visually “sparkle” at larger sizes, while at smaller sizes they may collapse into texture. Numerals share the same carved, split-bowl language, helping headlines and numbering systems feel cohesive. The overall texture is bold and graphic, with distinctive counters and terminals that reward generous sizing and spacing.