Serif Normal Ebji 4 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, editorial, packaging, posters, headlines, vintage, bookish, craft, compact readability, vintage tone, printed texture, condensed, texty, calligraphic, inked, soft terminals.
A condensed serif with tall proportions and a slightly irregular, inked texture. Strokes show moderate contrast with subtly tapered joins and small, bracketed serifs that read more like softened wedges than sharp hairlines. Curves are a bit uneven and lively, giving counters an organic feel, while verticals stay steady enough to keep lines of text orderly. The overall rhythm is tight and vertical, with compact widths and a consistent, slightly hand-finished edge across letters and numerals.
Well suited to editorial typography where a narrow serif can save space while still feeling traditional—chapter titles, pull quotes, and subheads in magazines or books. The inked texture also makes it a strong choice for packaging, labels, and poster headlines that want an aged or crafted flavor without resorting to heavy grunge effects.
The tone feels vintage and literary, like an old book face or a softly distressed printing. Its narrow stance and dark color create a serious, archival mood, while the uneven contours add warmth and a crafted, human presence rather than a purely mechanical one.
The design appears intended to blend conventional serif structure with a lightly distressed, hand-printed character. It aims to provide a compact, readable texture for text and titling while adding period atmosphere through softened serifs, tapered strokes, and subtly uneven outlines.
Uppercase forms are tall and emphatic, and the numerals match the same condensed, slightly roughened construction for a cohesive set. The texture is noticeable at display sizes and remains present in text, giving paragraphs a subtly weathered voice without becoming overtly decorative.