Serif Other Ekty 10 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, logos, medieval, gothic, rugged, dramatic, ornate, display impact, historical evoke, dramatic branding, ornamental texture, angular, faceted, chiseled, spiky, blackletter-like.
A decorative serif with sharply angular, faceted strokes and pronounced, wedge-like terminals that read as cut or chiseled rather than smoothly drawn. Counters tend toward polygonal shapes, and curves are frequently broken into straight segments, giving letters a crisp, carved profile. Stroke weight is heavy overall, with subtle modulation and abrupt joins that create a lively, irregular rhythm across words. Uppercase forms are compact and emphatic, while lowercase maintains a sturdy, slightly condensed feel with distinctive, pointed ascenders and a single-storey construction where applicable.
Best used at display sizes where the angular detailing and wedge terminals can be appreciated—such as headlines, posters, titles, and packaging. It can also work for logos and short branding phrases that aim for an old-world, fantasy, or gothic atmosphere, but it is less suited to long-form body copy due to its dense texture and pronounced styling.
The tone is medieval and dramatic, evoking hand-cut signage, fantasy ephemera, and old-world display lettering. Its sharp terminals and fractured curves add a rugged, slightly menacing energy, suited to theatrical or narrative contexts rather than neutral communication.
The design appears intended to reinterpret traditional gothic/old-style serif cues through a more geometric, carved aesthetic, prioritizing strong silhouettes and decorative impact in display settings.
The texture in text blocks is dense and dark, with strong silhouette variety created by notched corners and spur-like serifs. Numerals follow the same faceted construction, reinforcing a cohesive, display-oriented voice across alphanumerics.