Serif Other Ekba 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Blacker Pro' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, book covers, dramatic, theatrical, quirky, retro, editorial, attention, distinctiveness, retro drama, headline impact, decorative serif, wedge serif, ink trap, high impact, sculpted, angular.
This typeface uses heavy, sculpted serif forms with pronounced wedge-like terminals and sharp, triangular cut-ins that create a chiseled, stencil-adjacent silhouette without fully breaking strokes. Counters are often partially pinched or notched, producing rhythmic internal white shapes that read like ink traps or decorative spurs, especially in round letters and numerals. The overall proportions feel expanded and display-oriented, with assertive verticals, crisp joins, and a consistent system of angled incisions that gives the alphabet a unified, graphic texture. Lowercase forms keep a fairly straightforward structure, but are stylized by the same notched detailing, resulting in a lively, uneven color across words that is intentional rather than irregular.
Best suited to headlines, titles, and short bursts of text where its carved details and wedge serifs can be appreciated. It works well for poster design, bold branding systems, packaging, and expressive editorial or book-cover typography that benefits from a distinctive, decorative serif voice. For longer passages, it will typically perform better at larger sizes with generous leading.
The tone is bold and performative, blending vintage poster energy with a slightly eccentric, handcrafted edge. Its sharp notches and wedge serifs add tension and flair, giving text a sense of spectacle and personality rather than quiet readability. The effect is confident and attention-grabbing, with a playful menace that suits dramatic or ironic messaging.
The design appears intended as a high-impact decorative serif that reinterprets traditional forms through systematic angular cut-ins and tapered terminals. Its consistent notching suggests a deliberate approach to adding texture and drama while maintaining recognizable letter structures for legibility in display contexts.
In the sample text, the notched interiors and pointed terminals create strong word shapes and distinctive silhouettes, but the busy detailing can build visual noise in dense settings. Spacing appears tuned for display, with the letterforms designed to interlock visually through repeated diagonal cuts and tapered ends. Numerals share the same carved-in motif, keeping headlines and mixed text stylistically consistent.