Serif Normal Ebho 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, book covers, editorial pull quotes, victorian, typewriter, rustic, bookish, nostalgic, vintage revival, print texture, compact setting, display character, condensed, tall, spiky serifs, ink-trap feel, roughened edges.
A condensed, vertically oriented serif with tall proportions and a lively, slightly irregular silhouette. Strokes stay fairly even, with only modest modulation, while terminals and serifs flare into small wedge-like points that give many letters a pinched, “spurred” finish. The outlines show subtle roughness and unevenness, suggesting an inked or distressed printing texture rather than perfectly smooth digital geometry. Counters are compact and apertures are somewhat tight, producing a dense rhythm that reads as narrow and emphatic in lines of text.
Well suited for headlines, poster titling, and packaging where a compact, vintage serif can add character without heavy contrast. It can also work for short editorial features or pull quotes, especially when a slightly distressed, print-era texture is desired; for long passages, larger sizes and generous leading help maintain clarity.
The overall tone feels old-time and print-born, combining a Victorian/industrial poster flavor with a hint of typewriter grit. Its narrow stance and pointed details give it a slightly severe, dramatic voice, while the softened rough edges keep it approachable and handmade.
The design appears intended to evoke classic letterpress and late-19th/early-20th-century typography in a space-efficient, condensed form. Its spurred serifs and subtly roughened contours prioritize atmosphere and period character while remaining structured enough for display text and short reading contexts.
Ascenders and caps appear notably tall relative to the lowercase, and the numerals follow the same condensed, upright construction with slightly quirky curves. Spacing looks tuned for compact set text, though the narrow forms and tight counters make it most comfortable at moderate-to-large sizes where the texture can be appreciated.