Serif Normal Edba 3 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, quotations, posters, vintage, bookish, traditional, warm, classic readability, printed texture, vintage tone, warmth, bracketed, ball terminals, textured, old-style, sturdy.
A conventional serif with sturdy, rounded forms and softly bracketed serifs. Strokes show moderate contrast with slightly swollen curves and a subtly irregular, textured edge that reads like worn print or ink gain rather than sharp digital outlines. Counters are open and proportions lean generous, giving the alphabet a comfortable, readable rhythm. Terminals frequently finish in small wedges or gentle balls, and the overall drawing favors rounded joins and calm, steady verticals.
It suits long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired. The slightly worn texture also works well for quotes, chapter openers, packaging copy, and poster typography that aims for a classic printed feel.
The font conveys a vintage, bookish tone—familiar and trustworthy, with a hint of handmade character. Its textured finish and softened details suggest printed ephemera, classic literature, or historical editorial settings rather than sleek modern branding.
The design appears intended to deliver a familiar text-serif foundation enhanced with subtle distressing and softened detailing, creating an approachable, printed character while preserving readability across sizes.
In continuous text, the texture becomes part of the color of the paragraph, adding visual warmth while keeping forms clear. Numerals and capitals appear robust and headline-friendly, with enough presence to work for pull quotes and titling without feeling display-only.