Serif Other Tegu 3 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Acumin' by Adobe and 'Kuunari' and 'Kuunari Rounded' by Melvastype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, gothic, victorian, western, retro, theatrical, display impact, vintage evoke, poster style, signage utility, brand character, flared serifs, incised feel, beak terminals, tight spacing, tall caps.
A tall, tightly set serif with pronounced vertical stress and a condensed silhouette. Strokes stay largely even in weight, with sharp, wedge-like flared serifs and beak terminals that give many letters a chiseled, incised appearance. Curves are compact and controlled, counters are relatively small, and joins are crisp, producing a strong dark rhythm in text. Uppercase forms feel stately and columnar, while the lowercase maintains a sturdy, compact build with clear, angular finishing strokes.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and large-format typography where its condensed, high-impact shapes can read clearly and project character. It also works well for signage, branding marks, and packaging that aim for a vintage or theatrical feel. For extended small-size text, the dense rhythm and tight internal spaces may feel heavy, so it’s most effective in display roles.
The font conveys a dramatic, old-world tone that reads as vintage and display-forward. Its condensed proportions and sharp, flaring terminals suggest gothic and Victorian-era signage, with a hint of frontier poster energy. Overall it feels formal but theatrical, designed to stand out with a commanding presence.
The design appears intended as a characterful condensed display serif, emphasizing verticality and sharp, flaring terminals to evoke historical and poster-like typography. Its consistent, sturdy stroke weight and sculpted endings prioritize bold presence and stylistic tone over neutrality.
Figures are similarly narrow and weighty, matching the letterforms’ vertical emphasis and strong baselines. The overall texture is dense, so it tends to create a high-impact block in longer lines, especially at larger sizes where the sculpted terminals become more apparent.