Serif Normal Ebna 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, book covers, vintage, rustic, playful, storybook, posterlike, display impact, vintage flavor, handmade texture, warmth, flared serifs, bracketed, bulbous, irregular, soft terminals.
A very heavy, oldstyle-leaning serif with compact proportions and strongly bracketed, flared serifs. Strokes are broad and rounded, with subtly uneven contours that create an intentionally hand-hewn, slightly wobbly silhouette rather than a rigid geometric finish. Counters are relatively tight and often teardrop or oval, while joins and terminals swell into soft, blunted ends that emphasize the weight. The overall texture is dark and punchy, with noticeable variation in letter widths that gives the line a lively rhythm.
Best suited to display roles where its weight and character can lead—posters, headlines, labels, and packaging. It can also work for short bursts of text such as pull quotes or chapter openers when set with generous size and spacing.
The face reads as vintage and slightly mischievous, combining a traditional serif foundation with a folksy, handmade energy. Its chunky shapes and softened details evoke period print ephemera—circus bills, saloon signage, and storybook headings—without feeling delicate or formal.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif voice with exaggerated weight and softened, irregular details, prioritizing personality and impact over neutral readability. It aims to feel analog and expressive, like inked type from older printed materials adapted for contemporary display use.
In text settings the heavy color and narrow apertures can build density quickly, so spacing and size choice will strongly influence clarity. Numerals match the bold, rounded tone, with sturdy, poster-ready forms.