Serif Normal Ebja 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, packaging, posters, vintage, bookish, literary, old-style, space-saving, classic tone, vintage texture, editorial utility, condensed, bracketed serifs, texty, wiry, calligraphic.
A condensed serif with bracketed, slightly flared terminals and a taut, vertical rhythm. Strokes show modest modulation, with narrow counters and compact proportions that keep letters tall and economical. Serifs are small but distinct, and many joins and ends have a subtly inked, hand-cut quality that softens the otherwise disciplined structure. The overall texture is dark and even, with crisp edges and a lightly irregular, print-like finish.
Works well for editorial layouts, book typography, and period-inspired titling where a condensed serif can save space without losing a classic tone. It is also suited to packaging and poster headlines that benefit from a traditional, slightly distressed print character.
The face reads as vintage and literary, evoking printed matter such as old book pages, pamphlets, or period editorial typography. Its narrow build and sharp serifs give it a slightly stern, traditional voice, while the faintly roughened details add warmth and human character.
Likely intended as a space-saving serif for text and display that preserves conventional, readable forms while adding a subtle antique/inked personality. The design balances disciplined, narrow proportions with small organic irregularities to suggest letterpress or vintage printing.
Uppercase forms are notably slender, producing a strong vertical emphasis in headlines and all-caps settings. Numerals and lowercase share the same compact, upright stance, helping mixed text feel consistent, though the tight apertures and narrow counters can make dense settings feel intense at smaller sizes.