Serif Contrasted Pegu 4 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazine text, editorial design, literary titles, institutional branding, editorial, classic, literary, formal, dignified, text refinement, classic authority, print elegance, editorial clarity, hairline serifs, vertical stress, crisp terminals, sharp joins, open counters.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a generally upright, steady stance. The serifs are fine and pointed, reading as hairline wedges rather than slabs, and the joins stay crisp with minimal bracketing. Bowls and rounds show clear vertical stress, while straight stems remain dominant, giving the design a clean, print-like rhythm. Proportions lean generous in width with ample interior space, and the lowercase keeps a moderate x-height paired with tall ascenders and descenders for a composed text silhouette. Figures follow the same contrast logic, with elegant curves and light hairline details that remain visually consistent with the letters.
Well-suited for long-form reading in books, essays, and magazines where a classic serif texture is desired. It also works for refined headlines, chapter openers, pull quotes, and cultural or institutional branding that benefits from a traditional, authoritative feel.
The overall tone is traditional and editorial, with a refined, bookish confidence. Its sharp hairlines and measured spacing add a sense of formality and craft, suggesting a classic, cultured voice rather than a casual one.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, high-contrast reading experience with a polished, old-style editorial flavor. Its generous widths and disciplined vertical rhythm suggest an aim toward comfortable text setting while retaining the elegance and sparkle associated with contrasted serifs.
In running text, the contrast creates a lively texture: dark verticals anchor lines while thin horizontals and serifs add sparkle. The wide set and open counters support clarity, though the finest strokes will benefit from adequate size and printing conditions where hairlines can hold.