Serif Normal Pive 10 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, book covers, branding, formal, classic, authoritative, dramatic, editorial impact, classic refinement, headline clarity, print elegance, bracketed serifs, hairline serifs, ball terminals, beaked terminals, high-waisted contrast.
A high-contrast serif with a sturdy, dark main stroke and sharply tapered hairlines that create a crisp black-and-white rhythm. Serifs are bracketed and often flare to fine points, with several beaked or wedge-like terminals that sharpen the silhouette. Uppercase forms feel broad and steady, while the lowercase shows compact bowls and pronounced joins; counters stay clear despite the weight. Numerals are heavy and sculpted, with strong vertical emphasis and crisp terminals that match the text face styling.
It performs best where strong contrast and refined serif detailing can be appreciated: magazine headlines, editorial layouts, book covers, and brand typography that needs a classic, trustworthy voice. In larger sizes it becomes especially striking, delivering a bold, high-end look for titles, pull quotes, and front-of-pack style messaging.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, with an editorial polish that reads as serious and composed. The dramatic contrast and sharp finishing details add a slightly theatrical, display-ready edge without leaving the realm of conventional bookish serif forms.
The design appears intended as a conventional serif with elevated contrast and crisp finishing, aimed at delivering a classic print-forward voice with strong impact. Its balance of familiar proportions and sharpened terminals suggests a focus on editorial display typography that remains grounded in traditional serif construction.
Stroke modulation is consistent across the alphabet, and the design leans on pointed hairline details (notably on diagonals and curves) to maintain clarity at large sizes. Round letters show tight curvature and firm stress, giving the face a confident, engraved-like presence in headlines and short text.