Serif Other Ekbo 6 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, book covers, dramatic, theatrical, vintage, quirky, assertive, attention grabbing, decorative twist, poster impact, carved texture, wedge serif, ink-trap, cutout, sculpted, angular.
A very heavy serif with high-contrast, sculpted letterforms that feel carved rather than drawn. Stems are thick and vertical, while many curves and joins show sharp wedge cuts and small triangular notches that read like ink-traps or deliberate cutouts. Serifs are pointed and flared, producing a chiseled rhythm, and several bowls and diagonals terminate in tapered, blade-like ends. Overall proportions are compact and sturdy, with tight interior counters and a crisp, graphic silhouette in both capitals and lowercase.
Well-suited to display settings such as posters, headlines, title treatments, and branding where a strong, characterful serif is desired. It can also work on packaging and book covers when you want a bold, sculptural typographic voice with a decorative edge.
The font projects a bold, theatrical presence with a vintage, poster-like flair. Its carved details and sharp wedge terminals add a slightly mischievous, decorative tone—confident and attention-seeking rather than reserved or neutral.
This design appears intended to reinterpret a classic serif structure through exaggerated weight and chiseled wedge cutouts, creating a striking, carved look that stands out in display typography. The consistent notches and sharp terminals suggest a deliberate goal of adding texture and drama while keeping the overall letter skeleton familiar and legible.
The distinctive notch-and-wedge detailing is consistent across letters and numerals, giving headings a strong texture at larger sizes. The dense color and tight counters can make the texture feel busier as size decreases, so it reads best when given space and used for short bursts of text.