Serif Other Raza 11 is a very bold, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, signage, victorian, circus, western, vintage, theatrical, period flavor, poster impact, ornamental serif, nostalgic display, attention grab, flared, bracketed, incised, condensed, quirky.
A condensed serif display face with dramatic thick–thin modulation and strongly sculpted terminals. Stems are narrow and weighty, while joins and curves pinch into fine waists, creating a tense, vertical rhythm. Serifs are sharp and often flared or bracketed in an incised manner, with tapered spurs and pointed finishing strokes that give many letters a chiseled look. Counters are tight, curves are slightly irregular, and the overall texture reads as dense and emphatic, especially in uppercase where the forms feel tall and commanding.
Best for headlines and short, attention-grabbing copy on posters, event materials, labels, and storefront-style signage. It can work well for branding marks when a condensed, vintage display serif is desired, and for packaging that benefits from a theatrical or heritage tone.
The font projects a bold, old-world showbill personality—part Victorian poster, part carnival banner—with a slightly mischievous, theatrical edge. Its dramatic contrast and carved-looking details suggest spectacle, hype, and period styling rather than neutrality or restraint.
The design appears intended to echo historic display printing and carved or engraved letterforms, maximizing vertical presence and drama through condensed proportions and exaggerated contrast. Its detailing prioritizes character and impact over continuous-reading comfort.
In text samples, the narrow set and heavy strokes create strong color and high impact, but the tight interior spaces and extreme modulation make it better suited to larger sizes. Numerals and punctuation follow the same sculpted, display-driven logic, maintaining a consistent engraved/woodtype flavor across the set.