Serif Other Erne 10 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ponzu' by Mint Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazine titles, fashion branding, posters, packaging, editorial, fashion, dramatic, modern classic, luxury, display impact, luxury tone, modernized classic, distinctive silhouette, editorial voice, hairline serifs, flared joins, incised feel, wedge terminals, ball terminals.
A high-contrast serif with sharp, hairline connecting strokes and bold, sculpted main stems. Serifs and terminals often resolve into fine wedges or pointed, incised-looking cuts, creating crisp triangular notches and tapered ends rather than bracketed, bookish serifs. Curves are taut and geometric, with narrow apertures and strategically placed cut-ins that give many letters a chiseled, stencil-like rhythm while remaining continuous. The lowercase shows a compact, editorial texture with a prominent, two-storey “g” and “a”, a narrow, elegant “t”, and ball-like details on some terminals; numerals follow the same carved, high-contrast logic, with distinctive angled cuts and sharp transitions.
This font is well suited to headlines, mastheads, pull quotes, and short editorial copy where its high-contrast detailing can be appreciated. It also works effectively for fashion and beauty branding, premium packaging, and poster typography that benefits from a sharp, sculptural serif voice.
The overall tone is glamorous and dramatic, pairing couture polish with a slightly theatrical, razor-edged attitude. It reads as contemporary and refined, but with enough stylization to feel bespoke and attention-grabbing, especially at larger sizes.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a classic high-contrast serif through incised, wedge-like terminals and carved-in counters, creating a distinctive, boutique display style. Its goal is to deliver luxury and drama with a modern, graphic edge.
The design’s identity comes from consistent triangular cutouts and tapered joins that create sparkle and directional contrast across words. In text settings, the strong vertical rhythm and tight apertures produce a dense, high-impact color that favors display use over long-form reading.