Serif Other Erji 2 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, branding, packaging, dramatic, baroque, theatrical, ceremonial, bookish, ornamentation, historical flavor, high impact, distinctive texture, wedge serif, flared, sculpted, calligraphic, angular terminals.
A decorative serif with sculpted, wedge-like terminals and strong thick–thin modulation. Strokes feel carved and calligraphically biased, with pointed beaks, sharp interior notches, and flared joins that create a faceted, chiselled look. Serifs are not bracketed in a traditional way; instead they often taper into triangular spurs or blade-like feet, giving letters a slightly Gothic, blackletter-adjacent flavor while remaining clearly roman in construction. Counters are compact and the rhythm is lively, with distinctive, sometimes asymmetric terminals that add texture in both uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, titles, and cover work where its sharp, sculptural details can be appreciated. It can add a period or fantasy inflection to branding and packaging, and works well for short editorial accents like pull quotes or section openers.
The overall tone is dramatic and ornate, suggesting a historical, ceremonial voice. It reads as assertive and expressive rather than neutral, with a sense of handcrafted sharpness that can feel gothic, editorial, or fantasy-leaning depending on context.
The design appears intended to reinterpret classical serif structures through a more ornamental, chiseled terminal language, prioritizing personality and visual drama over plain readability. Its exaggerated modulation and blade-like serifs aim to create a distinctive, historical-leaning texture that stands out at larger sizes.
In text, the dense shapes and high modulation create a dark color and strong patterning, especially where pointed terminals repeat (e.g., in s, v, w, and y). Numerals match the same carved, high-drama aesthetic, with prominent spurs and sharp entry/exit strokes that keep them visually consistent with the letters.