Serif Normal Ebra 3 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, editorial, packaging, book covers, vintage, dramatic, theatrical, victorian, space-saving, period feel, print texture, headline impact, bracketed, spurred, condensed, high-waisted, textured.
A condensed serif with tall proportions, bracketed serifs, and subtly flared, spurred terminals. Strokes show moderate contrast, with verticals carrying most of the weight and thinner connecting strokes keeping counters open. The outlines have a slightly irregular, inked texture that reads like letterpress or worn print, giving edges a softly distressed feel rather than crisp geometry. Spacing is compact and the rhythm is vertical and assertive, with narrow bowls and tight apertures that emphasize a strong columnar silhouette in text.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and short passages where a condensed, classic serif can create density and impact. It works well for editorial titling, book covers, period-inspired posters, and packaging that benefits from a vintage print voice; for long body text, the narrow forms and tight apertures suggest using larger sizes and generous leading.
The overall tone is old-world and showy, combining a traditional book-serif structure with a poster-like narrowness. Its slightly weathered finish adds a handcrafted, archival character that suggests period printing and stage-bill typography rather than contemporary corporate polish.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif voice in a space-saving, high-impact width, while adding a lightly distressed texture to evoke historical printing. It aims to balance legibility with theatrical presence, making it feel at home in editorial and heritage-themed display settings.
Capitals are particularly tall and attention-grabbing, while lowercase forms keep a relatively even x-height and a steady baseline for continuous reading. Numerals follow the same condensed, printlike styling, with clear, sturdy forms suited to display use alongside text.