Serif Other Ekde 1 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cotford' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, book covers, dramatic, theatrical, vintage, editorial, quirky, standout display, ornamental texture, brand distinction, poster impact, incised, cutout, chiseled, high-impact, angular.
A compact, heavy serif design built from large, rounded forms that are repeatedly “cut” by sharp triangular notches. The letterforms show an incised, stencil-like construction where counters and joins are interrupted by crisp wedges, producing a distinctive play of solid and void. Curves are generous and geometric, while terminals and internal cuts introduce angular tension; overall spacing is fairly tight and the rhythm is bold and blocky, favoring display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, titles, and short statements where the carved details can be appreciated—such as posters, packaging, branding marks, and book or album covers. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers, but the strong internal cuts may reduce clarity in small sizes or long passages.
The repeated wedge cutouts give the face a theatrical, poster-like personality that feels vintage yet idiosyncratic. It reads as confident and attention-seeking, with a slightly mischievous, ornamental tone rather than a purely classical one.
The design intention appears to be a high-impact serif that merges classical proportions with a decorative, incised construction. By introducing consistent triangular cutouts across strokes and counters, it aims to create a memorable silhouette and a distinctive texture in large-scale typography.
Uppercase forms feel particularly monumental, while lowercase keeps the same cutout logic, helping maintain consistency across mixed-case settings. Numerals follow the same incised motif, reinforcing a cohesive display palette.