Serif Normal Ebno 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra, 'Serifa' by Bitstream, 'Miura Slab' by DSType, 'Polyphonic' by Monotype, 'Core Slab M' by S-Core, 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether, and 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logotypes, western, woodtype, rustic, vintage, assertive, heritage feel, poster impact, signage clarity, print texture, bracketed, chunky, rounded, ink-trap, poster.
A heavy, strongly bracketed serif with chunky strokes and softly rounded joins. The serifs are substantial and slightly flared, giving a carved or woodtype-like footprint rather than a delicate book face. Curves are full and compact, counters are relatively tight, and the overall color is dense and even. Letterforms show subtle irregularity and tapered terminals that add a tactile, printed feel, while spacing remains sturdy and readable in all-caps and mixed-case settings.
Best suited to display typography where strong presence is needed: posters, event titles, rustic branding, packaging labels, and signage. It also works well for short emphatic text blocks and pull quotes where a dense, vintage-flavored serif can carry the layout without requiring fine detail.
The tone is bold and earthy, evoking frontier posters, traditional signage, and old printing. Its weight and blunt confidence communicate impact and practicality more than refinement, with a friendly roughness that feels authentic and hand-made.
The design appears intended to capture a classic printed or woodtype aesthetic in a contemporary, highly legible form. By combining big bracketed serifs, rounded massing, and a slightly irregular texture, it aims to provide immediate impact with an old-time character.
The lowercase retains the same muscular construction as the capitals, with compact bowls and short, robust serifs that keep lines from feeling fragile. Numerals are similarly hefty and straightforward, matching the typeface’s blocky rhythm and helping it hold up in display contexts.