Serif Other Etbu 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, mastheads, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, fashion, dramatic, refined, theatrical, distinctive texture, display impact, luxury tone, modern classic, flared, chiseled, cutout, high-waist, knife-edge.
A decorative serif with a chiseled, cutaway construction: many strokes appear "sliced" into sharp wedges, creating open notches and triangular voids within otherwise solid forms. Stems are generally sturdy and upright, with flared, tapering terminals that read like stylized serifs rather than conventional brackets. Curves are drawn with controlled, sculpted arcs and frequent interruptions where the cutouts bite into bowls and joints, producing a distinctive stenciled-in-spirit rhythm without fully breaking legibility. Overall spacing and proportions feel display-oriented, with confident capitals and lively lowercase shapes that maintain a consistent knife-edged motif across letters and figures.
Best suited to headlines, magazine-style titling, and branding where the carved detailing can be appreciated. It can work for short editorial decks, event posters, beauty/fashion packaging, and logotype-style wordmarks, especially when given room and strong contrast against the background.
The font projects a polished, high-style attitude with a slightly theatrical edge. Its carved details and sharp internal cutouts evoke fashion mastheads, luxe editorial layouts, and dramatic poster typography—refined rather than rustic, and bold in personality without relying on heavy contrast.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a classic serif silhouette through a sculptural, cutout treatment—adding distinctive internal wedges and flared terminals to create a signature display voice. The goal seems to be high-impact elegance: recognizable letterforms paired with an ornamental, patterned texture for branding and titling.
The angled cutaways become a primary texture at text sizes, forming a repeating pattern of dark-and-light slivers that can feel energetic and decorative. Numerals and capitals are especially attention-grabbing, and the distinctive notches can dominate in dense setting, favoring generous tracking and shorter runs.