Serif Other Efzo 4 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, logos, playful, retro, quirky, bold, theatrical, attention-grabbing, retro charm, expressive display, ornamental impact, bulbous, soft-bracketed, notched, swashy, bouncy.
A decorative serif with hefty, rounded forms and dramatic cut-in counters that create a carved, notched look. Strokes are thick and sculptural, with pronounced flare at terminals and soft-bracketed serif cues that feel more ornamental than structural. The letterforms show intentional irregularity in width and internal shaping, giving a lively rhythm across words. Curves are generous and ball-like, while joins and terminals often pinch or scoop inward, producing strong figure–ground patterns at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, poster titles, and brand marks where bold, decorative letterforms can be read large. It can add character to packaging, menu covers, event promotions, and short display copy, especially when a retro or playful mood is desired.
The overall tone is exuberant and vintage-leaning, mixing friendly softness with theatrical contrast. Its notched interiors and swelling silhouettes give it a quirky, attention-seeking personality that reads as fun, expressive, and slightly eccentric rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum personality through sculpted, high-impact shapes—combining classic serif cues with playful, carved-in detailing to stand out in display typography.
In text settings the dense black mass and intricate interior cut-ins create strong texture; spacing and counters feel tuned for headlines where the distinctive negative shapes can be appreciated. Numerals and capitals carry the same swollen, carved character, reinforcing a cohesive, poster-oriented voice.