Serif Other Pesi 10 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book jackets, posters, pull quotes, vintage, literary, quirky, old-style, condensed readability, classic character, space-saving, distinctive display, bracketed serifs, rounded terminals, soft corners, compact, vertical stress.
This typeface is a compact serif with tall proportions and a noticeably narrow set. Strokes are largely even with minimal modulation, and the serifs are small, bracketed, and slightly softened, giving corners a gently rounded feel rather than crisp, sharp joins. The overall rhythm is vertical and tidy, with open counters and clear, unembellished construction; some letters show subtly idiosyncratic shaping (especially in curved forms and the way terminals finish), which adds character without becoming ornate.
It works best for display and short-to-medium text where a condensed serif voice is desired—headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and packaging or book-jacket titling. The narrow proportions help fit more characters per line, making it useful for space-constrained editorial layouts while still keeping a traditional serif tone.
The tone reads as vintage and bookish, with a slightly quirky, hand-set flavor reminiscent of older editorial or display typography. Its condensed stance and restrained detailing make it feel purposeful and somewhat formal, while the softened serifs keep it approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver a distinctive condensed serif suitable for attention-getting typography, balancing classical bracketed serifs with slightly unusual, softened details to stand apart from more conventional text faces.
In the sample text, the narrow width creates a strong vertical texture and economical line length. Numerals and capitals maintain the same compact, upright presence, supporting a consistent, poster-like color when set at larger sizes.