Serif Other Efta 6 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, mastheads, packaging, dramatic, editorial, theatrical, retro, formal, display impact, stylized classicism, engraved effect, brand distinctiveness, flare serifs, incised, notched, stencil-like, sculptural.
A very heavy display serif with sharply carved, wedge-like serifs and pronounced notches that create a cut-out, almost stencil-like effect in places. The letterforms alternate between broad, flat stems and rounded bowls, producing a sculptural rhythm with strong black shapes and crisp interior apertures. Curves are smooth and generous (notably in C, O, S, and the lowercases), while terminals often resolve into angled beaks or flared wedges, giving the face an incised, engraved feel. Numerals and capitals read as monumental and poster-ready, with distinctive diagonal cuts showing up in forms like W, X, and 4/5/7.
Best suited to large-size applications such as headlines, poster typography, magazine mastheads, and book or album covers where the carved details can be appreciated. It can also work for packaging and branding marks that want a bold, classic serif presence with an unusual, stylized twist. For text blocks, it performs more as display copy than as a quiet reading face due to the dense weight and assertive detailing.
The overall tone is bold and theatrical, combining classic serif authority with a stylized, attention-grabbing edge. It feels at home in dramatic headlines and statements where a vintage-meets-modern, carved-letter look adds personality and weight. The distinctive cut-ins and wedges lend an assertive, slightly ornamental character without becoming overly delicate.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a traditional serif display structure with incised, notched detailing that adds a crafted, engraved look. Its exaggerated weight and distinctive terminal treatment prioritize impact and recognizability for editorial and promotional typography.
In longer sample text, the dense strokes and strong internal carving maintain a consistent motif across letters, helping the design feel cohesive despite its unconventional detailing. The most recognizable signature is the repeated use of angled incisions at joins and terminals, which reads like chiseled or die-cut lettering when set at larger sizes.