Serif Normal Ebbo 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazines, academic, classic, bookish, traditional, formal, readability, text setting, tradition, print tone, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, warm, rounded, robust.
A sturdy serif with bracketed, slightly flared terminals and softly rounded joins. Strokes show noticeable but not extreme contrast, with generous, weighty horizontals that give the letters a solid color on the page. The design leans on broad, somewhat triangular or wedge-like serifs and smooth curves, producing a calm rhythm in text. Uppercase proportions are wide and stable, while the lowercase shows a conventional structure with a moderately large x-height and clear, open counters. Numerals appear oldstyle, with varied heights and a more text-friendly, flowing fit.
Well suited to body copy in books, magazines, and editorial layouts where a classic serif texture and comfortable readability are desired. It can also serve for academic or institutional typography, and for headings that need a traditional, authoritative voice without becoming overly decorative.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, with an editorial seriousness that feels established rather than flashy. Its rounded details and sturdy serifs add warmth, suggesting a classic print voice suited to long-form reading and conservative branding.
Likely designed as a conventional text serif emphasizing steady page color, familiar proportions, and dependable readability, with a touch of warmth from rounded shaping and pronounced bracketed serifs.
In the sample text the face maintains even texture across lines, with consistent spacing and clear differentiation between similar shapes (notably the straight, serifed I and the curved J). The combination of strong serifs and smooth bowls gives it a slightly engraved, heritage flavor while remaining practical for continuous text.