Serif Normal Pive 13 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, book titles, posters, branding, editorial, classic, authoritative, formal, literary, editorial impact, classic refinement, display emphasis, bracketed, crisp, stately, dramatic, high-waisted.
This is a high-contrast serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, bracketed serifs. Capitals are broad and steady, with vertical stress and sharp joins that give the strokes a sculpted, engraved look. Lowercase forms are compact and traditional, with a sturdy two-storey “a,” a small eye on “e,” and a single-storey “g” featuring a prominent ear; counters tend to be tight, reinforcing a dense, weighty color on the page. Numerals follow the same contrast-driven logic, with strong verticals and fine hairlines that read best when given enough size and breathing room.
It performs especially well in display roles such as headlines, magazine features, book or chapter titles, and poster typography where the contrast and serif detailing can be appreciated. It can also support premium branding and packaging when used at sizes that preserve the hairlines and counter clarity.
The overall tone is formal and assured, with a distinctly editorial, bookish character. Its dramatic contrast and crisp detailing add a sense of tradition and seriousness, suitable for work that aims to feel established and refined.
The design intention appears to be a contemporary take on conventional text serifs, emphasizing dramatic contrast and crisp finishing to deliver an authoritative, editorial voice for prominent typography.
At heavier settings the thin strokes and inner spaces can appear delicate relative to the bold main stems, producing a punchy texture. Spacing feels generous and the widths are not strictly uniform, which helps large text look lively rather than rigid.