Serif Normal Penoh 5 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book titling, luxury branding, posters, fashion, refined, dramatic, classic, elegant hierarchy, premium tone, editorial clarity, classic revival, hairline serifs, bracketed serifs, vertical stress, crisp terminals, high-waisted capitals.
A refined serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, hairline finishing. Serifs are delicate and generally bracketed, with sharp wedge-like entry and exit strokes that heighten the contrast. Capitals feel tall and stately with a restrained, classical construction, while the lowercase keeps a moderate x-height and narrow apertures that preserve an elegant rhythm. Curves show a clear vertical stress and tight joins, and the figures echo the same high-contrast, editorial demeanor for a cohesive text and display palette.
Well suited to magazine layouts, book covers, pull quotes, and headlines where its contrast and fine serifs can be appreciated. It also fits premium packaging and brand systems that want a traditional serif with a modern, high-fashion edge, particularly in larger sizes and generous spacing.
The overall tone is polished and upscale, projecting a fashion-forward editorial voice with a confident, dramatic snap in the details. It reads as classic and literary, with a sense of luxury that comes from the razor-thin serifs and disciplined proportions.
The design appears aimed at delivering a contemporary take on a traditional high-contrast serif—optimized for elegant typography, strong hierarchy, and an elevated editorial presence. Its consistent contrast model across letters and numerals suggests a focus on cohesive, polished setting in both display and text roles.
In running text the contrast creates a lively shimmer, especially at larger sizes where the hairlines and sharp terminals are most pronounced. The punctuation and ampersand match the same crisp, high-contrast logic, supporting sophisticated typographic composition.