Serif Other Etmo 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazines, branding, packaging, fashion, editorial, dramatic, refined, artsy, expressive serif, editorial impact, carved detail, modern classic, high-contrast, flared, calligraphic, angular, sharp.
This typeface is a right-slanted serif with sculpted, wedge-like terminals and crisp, blade-cut joins. Strokes show a lively, calligraphic modulation with sharp entry/exit points and occasional ink-trap-like notches that create triangular negative spaces. The letterforms feel tightly drawn and slightly compressed in their inner counters, producing a rhythmic, cut-paper texture across words. Numerals and capitals carry the same carved, high-style treatment, with prominent diagonals and pointed serifs that emphasize motion and direction.
Best suited for display settings such as magazine headlines, fashion or culture covers, brand marks, packaging, and high-impact posters where the sharp modulation and carved details can be appreciated. It can also work for short subheads or pull quotes, but its strong personality is likely to dominate longer passages.
The overall tone is stylish and dramatic, with a couture/editorial flavor. Its sharp terminals and energetic slant give it a confident, slightly theatrical voice—more expressive than conventional text serifs, yet still polished and intentional.
The design appears intended to reinterpret an italic serif through a more expressive, carved construction—combining classical serif cues with sharp, modern cuts to achieve a distinctive editorial look. The consistent wedge terminals and notched joins suggest a focus on creating a memorable texture and silhouette at larger sizes.
Across the sample text, the strong directional stress and repeated triangular cuts create a distinctive patterning that reads like engraved or chiseled details. Some shapes (notably in bowls and diagonals) prioritize visual flair over neutrality, making the face feel intentionally decorative while maintaining consistent structure and spacing.