Serif Normal Ebho 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, editorial, western, vintage, rustic, hand-inked, bookish, vintage display, western flavor, letterpress texture, space-saving, condensed, textured, bracketed, tall, weathered.
This typeface is extremely condensed with tall, columnar proportions and a tight overall stance. Strokes stay fairly even in weight, with subtle modulation and distinct bracketed serifs that feel slightly irregular, as if printed or inked with mild wear. Curves and terminals show small nicks and soft wobble, giving letters a textured, distressed edge while maintaining clear forms. Counters are compact and vertical, and the rhythm is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, producing a dense, poster-friendly line color.
It performs well in headlines, posters, and signage where a tall condensed serif can maximize impact in limited width. The textured finish also suits packaging, labels, and editorial display moments that benefit from a historical or handcrafted flavor, especially when set with a bit of extra letterspacing for clarity.
The font carries a vintage, frontier-leaning tone—evoking old playbills, saloon signage, and letterpress ephemera. Its narrow build and lightly rough finish add grit and character without becoming chaotic, balancing seriousness with a handmade patina.
The design appears intended to blend a conventional serif foundation with a condensed display silhouette and a lightly distressed surface, creating an old-world printed feel. Its goal seems to be strong vertical presence and period character while remaining structured enough for short passages and prominent titling.
The numerals follow the same tall, condensed logic and share the slightly worn terminals, helping mixed alphanumeric settings feel cohesive. In the text sample, the narrow spacing and strong vertical emphasis create an assertive texture that reads best at larger sizes or with generous tracking.