Serif Contrasted Petu 9 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazine, book display, headlines, branding, posters, editorial, elegant, classical, high fashion, formal, editorial polish, luxury tone, classic revival, display clarity, hairline serifs, vertical stress, crisp, refined, calligraphic.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced vertical stress and crisp hairline connections. The design pairs strong, weighty vertical stems with fine serifs and delicate cross-strokes, creating a sharp black-and-white rhythm in text. Serifs are slender and largely unbracketed, with clean terminals and a polished, print-like finish. Proportions read slightly expanded, with generous caps and open counters that keep the texture airy despite the strong contrast.
Well-suited to magazine typography, book covers, pull quotes, and headline systems where contrast and refinement are assets. It can also support premium branding and packaging, and works effectively in larger sizes where the hairlines and sharp serifs can be appreciated.
The overall tone feels elegant and editorial, with a poised, classical demeanor. Its bright hairlines and confident thick strokes suggest luxury, formality, and a cultured, bookish refinement rather than a casual voice.
The letterforms appear intended to deliver a contemporary take on classic high-contrast serif typography: a bright, elegant text color with strong vertical emphasis and crisp detailing for editorial and brand-forward settings.
In the sample text, the heavy-thin modulation creates a lively sparkle across lines, especially around joins and crossbars. Numerals share the same contrasting logic and appear designed to match display and text settings, maintaining a cohesive, refined texture.