Serif Other Pefu 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, book covers, packaging, signage, quirky, vintage, whimsical, theatrical, storybook, display, character, period flavor, expressive, condensed, wedge-serif, tapered, flared terminals, organic curves.
A condensed serif with tall proportions, small lowercase presence, and an animated rhythm. Strokes show clear modulation with tapered joins and flared, wedge-like terminals that read as soft serifs rather than hard slabs. Curves are slightly asymmetric and organic, with narrow counters and occasional bulb/teardrop finishes that add a calligraphic, hand-cut feel. Overall spacing is tight and vertical, producing a distinctive, poster-like texture in text.
Works best for display typography such as posters, packaging, book covers, and event or venue identities where a quirky vintage mood is desired. It can also support short editorial headings, pull quotes, and signage when set with comfortable leading to let the tall forms breathe. For long body copy, its narrow counters and condensed rhythm are more likely to feel dense, so it’s better reserved for emphasis and larger sizes.
This face conveys a quirky, vintage personality with a slightly whimsical, storybook tone. Its tall, pinched forms and lively curves feel hand-influenced and theatrical, suggesting charm, eccentricity, and a touch of old-time novelty.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, characterful voice in short settings, prioritizing personality and vertical elegance over neutral readability. Its condensed structure and stylized terminals suggest a deliberate nod to historic or hand-rendered lettering, tuned for distinctive headlines and titling.
The type shows strong vertical emphasis and noticeable personality in its terminals and curves, creating a lively texture across mixed-case text. Numerals match the condensed, decorative tone and feel suited to titling and display contexts rather than tabular, utilitarian settings.