Serif Other Erno 3 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logotypes, posters, magazine covers, packaging, editorial, fashion, avant-garde, dramatic, sophisticated, display impact, modern classic, distinctive texture, brand signature, flared, high-contrast feel, tapered joins, crisp terminals, sculpted.
A sculptural serif with pronounced, wedge-like flares and sharp, triangular terminals that give the forms a cut-paper, incised look. Strokes stay largely even but are shaped by abrupt tapers and deep notches, creating strong negative spaces and a chiseled rhythm across the line. The capitals are imposing and display-like, with distinctive cut-ins on curves (notably in C, G, O, Q) and angled spur details; the lowercase follows with compact, stylized bowls and teardrop-like shaping in places. Numerals echo the same carved construction, with bold silhouettes and pointed entry/exit finishes.
Best suited to headlines, cover lines, and large-format typography where the sculpted details can be appreciated. It can be effective for branding marks, fashion and culture packaging, and poster work where a decorative serif with strong personality is desirable.
The overall tone is fashion-forward and editorial, balancing classical serif cues with a striking, unconventional carving aesthetic. It reads as confident and theatrical—more about presence and texture than neutrality—making the page feel curated and high-style.
The font appears designed to reinterpret a traditional serif through a carved, wedge-flared construction, prioritizing distinctive silhouettes and graphic texture in display settings. Its consistent use of sharp terminals and cut-in counters suggests an intention to deliver an instantly recognizable, high-impact voice for contemporary editorial and branding applications.
The design creates a distinctive staccato texture in text due to repeated triangular cutouts and flared terminals, which can become visually busy at smaller sizes. It performs best when given generous size and spacing so the internal notches and sharp joins remain clear.