Serif Other Ebbu 2 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logotypes, book covers, dramatic, theatrical, ornate, retro, editorial, display impact, vintage drama, decorative elegance, brand distinction, editorial voice, flared, sculptural, ink-trap like, tapered, sharp.
A sculptural display serif with strong thick–thin modulation and crisp, wedge-like terminals that often resolve into pointed beaks and curved notches. Many strokes show deliberate cut-ins and counters that feel carved rather than drawn, producing a rhythmic pattern of sharp triangles and rounded bowls. Curves are smooth but tightly controlled, while verticals and diagonals read sturdy and poster-ready; the overall texture alternates between dense black masses and sudden slivers of white. The lowercase includes distinctive, looping descenders (notably in g/j/y) and compact joins, and the figures mix stout forms with razor-thin entries and exits.
Best suited to short, prominent settings such as headlines, poster titles, book covers, and branding marks where its carved contrast and distinctive terminals can be appreciated. It can also work for packaging and editorial display typography, especially when paired with a simpler text face for body copy.
The tone is bold and ceremonial, with a slightly mysterious, stage-poster flair. Its chiseled contrast and stylized terminals suggest vintage editorial headlines, classic book-jacket drama, and luxe branding that wants to feel crafted and expressive rather than neutral.
The design appears intended to reinterpret classical serif proportions through a decorative, cut-paper/chiseled lens—emphasizing dramatic contrast, stylized terminals, and distinctive interior shaping for maximum impact in display sizes.
In continuous text the font creates a lively, shimmering pattern because of its extreme internal cut-ins and tapering joins; this gives it personality but can reduce clarity at small sizes. The ampersand and several lowercase letters add an ornamental, almost calligraphic twist that reinforces its decorative, attention-seeking character.