Serif Other Ebva 3 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, branding, packaging, theatrical, editorial, dramatic, vintage, quirky, impact, distinctiveness, ornamentation, vintage display, logo use, flared, incised, wedge serif, notched, swashy.
This typeface is a display serif with flared, wedge-like serifs and sharply carved triangular notches that cut into stems, bowls, and diagonals. The construction emphasizes chunky verticals and deep, geometric counters, with prominent internal cut-ins that create a stencil-like rhythm without fully breaking forms. Curves are rounded but tightly controlled, while joins and terminals often resolve into pointed wedges that read like incised or chiseled detailing. Spacing and widths vary noticeably by letter, reinforcing a lively, non-mechanical texture in words and headlines.
Best suited for headlines and short-form display work where the incised details can be appreciated—such as posters, book and album covers, brand marks, and packaging. It can also work for pull quotes or section openers, but the aggressive internal notches suggest avoiding long passages at small sizes.
The overall tone is bold and theatrical, mixing classic serif authority with an intentionally quirky, cut-paper or carved-wood flair. The sharp internal bites and wedge terminals add drama and a slightly mischievous, poster-like energy that feels vintage yet stylized rather than strictly historical.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through sculpted, high-drama serif forms, combining traditional letter shapes with decorative internal carving to create a distinctive, memorable voice for display typography.
In text settings, the recurring triangular cut-ins become a strong visual motif, especially in round letters (O, Q, e) and diagonals (N, V, W, X), where the internal shaping can dominate at smaller sizes. Numerals follow the same carved logic, with distinctive inner voids that make them particularly attention-grabbing in large-scale use.