Serif Other Ekbo 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, packaging, luxury, dramatic, art deco, fashion, display impact, stylized elegance, vintage glamour, brand distinctiveness, high-contrast feel, wedge serifs, ink traps, chiseled, sculptural.
A sculptural serif with heavy, compact letterforms and sharply tapered wedge serifs that create a cut-paper, chiseled impression. Strokes are mostly solid and blocky, with pointed terminals, occasional notched joins, and teardrop-like interior counters that give many letters a distinctive split or segmented look. Curves are tightly controlled and often clipped, producing a rhythmic pattern of sharp angles against rounded bowls; spacing feels display-oriented, with strong figure/ground contrast and assertive verticals.
Best suited to large sizes where the carved details and wedge serifs can be appreciated: magazine and book headlines, fashion/editorial layouts, posters, and brand marks with a premium or dramatic voice. It can also work for packaging and event collateral where a bold, stylized serif is desired, while extended small text is less likely to be its sweet spot due to the pronounced interior shaping.
The overall tone is theatrical and fashion-forward, mixing vintage glamour with a slightly experimental, poster-like punch. Its sharp wedges and carved details read as premium and dramatic rather than neutral, lending an Art Deco–adjacent, editorial mood that feels confident and stylized.
The design appears intended as a distinctive display serif that reinterprets classical letter skeletons with sharp wedges and intentional cutouts for maximum visual personality. Its construction prioritizes memorable silhouettes and strong rhythm across lines, aiming to deliver impact and a luxurious, stylized presence in titling contexts.
The character set shows consistent decorative incisions across both capitals and lowercase, with especially distinctive shapes in rounded letters and figures that emphasize internal cutouts. The numerals share the same carved, high-impact construction, supporting cohesive titling and headline systems.