Serif Other Etma 3 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine, branding, packaging, fashion, editorial, dramatic, cinematic, high-end, impact, distinctiveness, display drama, editorial flair, luxury tone, wedge serif, calligraphic, sharp, sculpted, swashy.
A sculpted serif with a strongly slanted, calligraphic construction and crisp, wedge-like terminals. Strokes show deliberate modulation with broad, dark masses contrasted by razor-thin cut-ins and tapered joins, creating a carved, blade-edged look. Counters are often partially “notched” or sliced, especially in round forms, producing distinctive internal highlights. The overall rhythm is energetic and forward-leaning, with compact joins, pointed diagonals, and a display-oriented texture that stays cohesive across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to headlines, poster typography, magazine spreads, and branding where the distinctive cut-in details and sharp terminals can be appreciated. It performs especially well in short-to-medium runs of text such as titles, pull quotes, product names, and packaging copy, where its dramatic texture can lead the composition.
The font reads as assertive and theatrical, with a luxe editorial character reminiscent of fashion headlines and cinematic titles. Its sharp notches and sweeping italics add a sense of motion and intrigue, giving text a dramatic, curated presence rather than a neutral literary tone.
The design appears intended as a statement serif that blends traditional italic calligraphy cues with decorative incisions and wedge terminals to create a bold, memorable word image. Its stylization prioritizes impact and recognizable texture over understated continuous reading.
Round letters and figures emphasize signature cut-out moments that can become prominent at larger sizes, while the angularity of diagonals (notably in letters like A, K, V, W, X, Y, Z) reinforces a chiseled, high-contrast silhouette. Numerals echo the same sliced, stylized treatment, helping mixed text maintain a consistent display flavor.