Serif Contrasted Pevo 2 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, book jackets, posters, dramatic, classic, formal, theatrical, impact, elegance, editorial tone, classic display, brand authority, vertical stress, hairline serifs, crisp joins, sharp terminals, high-waisted curves.
This serif shows pronounced thick–thin modulation with a clear vertical stress and crisp hairline serifs. Stems are weighty and dark, while crossbars and connecting strokes often snap down to very fine lines, creating a strongly sculpted rhythm. Serifs are small and sharp rather than blocky, with minimal bracketing and clean, abrupt transitions into the main strokes. Proportions feel slightly condensed in places with noticeable width variation across glyphs; curves are taut and neatly controlled, and terminals tend toward pointed or tapered finishes.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, and other large-size typography where its hairlines and contrast can remain crisp. It also fits editorial branding and cover typography where a classical, high-impact serif voice is desired, and can work for short blocks of text when set with generous size and spacing.
The overall tone is high-drama and refined, evoking a traditional, print-centric elegance. Its strong contrast and sharp details give it an assertive, prestige feel that reads as cultured and slightly theatrical rather than casual.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic high-contrast serif voice with maximum visual impact: dark verticals, sparkling hairlines, and crisp serifs that project sophistication in display and editorial settings.
At larger sizes the delicate hairlines and tight details read clearly and add sparkle, while the heavier verticals keep the texture anchored and dense. The numerals and capitals carry the same display-oriented contrast, giving headings a strong, poster-like presence.