Serif Contrasted Pera 3 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Chronicle Display' by Hoefler & Co., 'Bodoni No. 1 SB' and 'Bodoni No. 1 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Mencken Std' by Typofonderie, and 'Bodoni Antiqua' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazines, posters, classic, formal, authoritative, literary, strong hierarchy, classic tone, compact setting, print impact, bracketed, vertical stress, sharp serifs, ball terminals, compact.
A compact, high-contrast serif with pronounced vertical stress and a crisp, print-like texture. Thick main stems pair with fine hairlines, and the serifs are sharp and mostly lightly bracketed, giving strokes a sculpted, calligraphic finish rather than a geometric one. Proportions are relatively narrow with tight interior counters, while round letters (O, C) show a sturdy weight on the verticals. The lowercase includes a two-storey a and g, a single-storey-looking, compact e with a small aperture, and i/j dots that read as circular and firm at this weight.
Best suited to headlines, deck text, and editorial typography where its contrast and compact width can create strong hierarchy. It also works well for book covers, magazine titles, pull quotes, and other display-forward settings where a classic serif voice is desired.
The overall tone is traditional and editorial, with a confident, slightly dramatic contrast that feels suited to established publishing. It conveys seriousness and authority without becoming ornate, leaning toward a bookish, institutional voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, publication-oriented serif with impactful contrast and a compact footprint, prioritizing strong vertical structure and a refined, high-end print aesthetic.
At text sizes the contrast creates a lively rhythm and a distinctly vertical cadence, with dark stems anchoring the line. Numerals appear lining and sturdy, matching the capitals in weight and presence, and punctuation/ampersand carry the same sharp serif language for consistent typographic color.