Serif Other Efna 9 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, titles, packaging, mastheads, theatrical, vintage, dramatic, ornate, formal, display impact, ornamentation, vintage flavor, headline clarity, brand distinctiveness, flared, bracketed, sculptural, curvilinear, swashy.
A sculptural, display-oriented serif with strongly modulated strokes and pronounced flare-and-taper behavior. The letterforms combine heavy verticals with thin, sharp joins and deep ink-trap-like notches, creating a chiseled silhouette. Serifs are bracketed and often triangular or wedge-like, with frequent teardrop terminals and curled details that add a soft, organic counterpoint to the hard-edged cuts. Curves are round and generous, while diagonals and apexes show crisp thinning that increases the sense of contrast and rhythm. Numerals and capitals read as particularly monumental, with emphatic top/bottom treatments and noticeable variation in internal negative spaces.
Best suited to large-size applications where the contrast, notches, and terminal details can be appreciated—such as posters, magazine or book titles, mastheads, packaging, and branded wordmarks. It can work for short bursts of editorial display text, but the heavy rhythm and decorative cuts are most effective in headlines rather than extended reading.
The overall tone is showy and ceremonial, evoking vintage poster lettering and editorial headline drama. Its combination of sharp cut-ins, swelling curves, and decorative terminals feels expressive and slightly mischievous, balancing refinement with a bold, attention-seeking presence.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact and personality in display settings, using high-contrast modulation, flared serifs, and ornamental terminals to create a distinctive, vintage-leaning voice. The consistent chiseled detailing suggests an aim for a signature look that remains cohesive across capitals, lowercase, and figures.
The texture in paragraphs is strongly patterned: dark stems and broad bowls create dense blacks, while the thin hairline transitions and notches introduce sparkle at larger sizes. Several letters feature distinctive inner cutouts and curled terminals that make the font feel bespoke and emblematic rather than purely text-functional.