diff --git a/base/changes.txt b/base/changes.txt
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@@ -12,6 +12,11 @@ are not part of the distribution.
 	The medium weight is bolder and wider than the bold extended.
 	Scale the 8pt font for sizes 5,6,7. gh/879
 
+2022-07-10  David Carlisle  <David.Carlisle@latex-project.org>
+
+	* cmfonts.fdd: avoid EC ss fonts at small design sizes. Scale 8pt font. gh/879
+
+
 2022-06-22  David Carlisle  <David.Carlisle@latex-project.org>
 
 	* ltkeys.dtx: