Serif Other Kema 3 is a very bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, book covers, logotypes, packaging, vintage, theatrical, gothic, rustic, dramatic, period feel, display impact, decorative voice, engraved look, wedge serifs, flared, chiseled, spurred, tapered strokes.
This is a compact, display-oriented serif with strongly flared, wedge-like terminals and a carved, chiseled feel. Strokes are dark and weighty, with pronounced tapering into pointed serifs and spurs that create sharp internal corners and dynamic silhouettes. Letterforms stay largely vertical but show subtle, lively irregularity in curvature and terminal shaping, producing an engraved, hand-cut impression rather than a purely geometric build. Counters tend to be tight and somewhat angular, and the overall rhythm is dense with assertive punctuation-like nicks at joins and ends.
Best suited to display settings where strong silhouette and character matter—posters, headlines, editorial openers, book or album covers, and branding marks. It can work for short bursts of text at larger sizes, but its dense texture and tight counters make it more effective for titling and emphasis than long-form reading.
The font conveys an old-world, theatrical tone—part antique poster, part storybook drama. Its sharp wedges and inky massing suggest a historical or folkloric atmosphere, with a slightly ominous, gothic-leaning edge that feels suited to bold statements and titles.
The design appears intended to evoke historical signage and printed ephemera through exaggerated wedge serifs, tapered strokes, and an engraved, hand-cut texture. It prioritizes distinctive personality and impact, aiming for a bold, period-flavored voice that stands out in titles and identity work.
Uppercase forms read as sturdy and emblematic, while lowercase introduces more quirky, personality-driven details in terminals and bowls, keeping text blocks animated. Numerals match the same carved serif language, with compact proportions and strong, decorative endings that maintain visual consistency in headings.