Serif Other Ekbo 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, editorial display, stenciled, art deco, theatrical, vintage, dramatic, decorative impact, stencil effect, poster styling, brand character, didone-like, notched, flared, high impact, display.
A heavy, high-impact serif design built from broad strokes that are repeatedly interrupted by sharp, triangular cut-ins, giving many letters a stenciled, split-stem appearance. Curves are compact and strongly sculpted, with rounded bowls contrasted by crisp internal notches and pointed terminals. Serifs are present but often simplified into wedge-like or flared endings that integrate with the cutout motif rather than reading as delicate finishing details. The rhythm is bold and graphic, with distinctive countershapes and frequent vertical emphasis, producing a patterned texture in words and lines of text.
This font is well suited for display use such as posters, headlines, title treatments, and brand marks where its cutout detailing can be appreciated. It can also work for packaging and short editorial pull quotes that benefit from a bold, decorative serif voice. For longer text, it’s best reserved for occasional emphasis rather than continuous reading.
The overall tone is dramatic and ornamental, evoking vintage poster typography and stage-forward branding. The repeated cutouts add a crafted, showpiece feel—somewhere between classic elegance and decorative punch—making the font feel assertive, stylized, and attention-seeking.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a classical serif silhouette with a consistent system of carved notches, creating a stenciled, ornamental effect without relying on thin hairlines. Its goal is visual impact and a memorable word shape, prioritizing graphic character over neutrality.
The stencil-like breaks are a defining feature across both capitals and lowercase, creating strong internal highlights that can visually “sparkle” at larger sizes. In dense settings, the notches and narrow apertures can create busy dark areas, so the design tends to read best when given generous size and spacing.