Serif Normal Edbo 13 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, book design, literature, headings, classic, bookish, traditional, formal, literary, readability, editorial tone, compact setting, classic styling, print utility, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, crisp, authoritative.
A compact serif with bracketed terminals and a gently calligraphic modulation that reads as moderate rather than high-contrast. The letterforms have slightly tapered strokes, wedge-like finishing, and rounded joins that keep the texture even in text. Proportions are condensed with relatively short extenders and tight counters, producing a dark, steady color on the page. Capitals feel sturdy and somewhat engraved, while lowercase shapes stay straightforward and legible, with noticeable curvature and soft, classic serifs.
Well suited to long-form reading contexts such as books, magazines, and editorial layouts where a compact serif can create efficient line lengths and a stable text color. It can also serve for section headings, pull quotes, and formal print materials that benefit from a classic serif voice.
The overall tone is traditional and book-centered, evoking established editorial typography rather than display novelty. It feels serious and dependable, with a mildly historic flavor that adds warmth without becoming ornamental. The dark rhythm and compact spacing lend it an authoritative, slightly scholarly voice.
The design appears intended as a conventional, highly legible text serif with a compact footprint and a traditional, slightly oldstyle-inflected finish. Its moderated contrast and bracketed serifs aim for dependable performance in continuous reading while preserving a dignified, literary character.
In the sample text, the font maintains a consistent, even flow across lines with minimal sparkle, favoring a solid typographic “color.” Numerals appear robust and text-friendly, matching the serifed construction and weight of the alphabet. The design leans on familiar, conventional forms, which helps it stay readable while still showing subtle personality in the tapered terminals and bracketed serifs.