Serif Normal Penet 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, branding, packaging, posters, fashion, editorial, luxury, dramatic, refined, editorial impact, luxury appeal, classic refinement, display elegance, high-contrast, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, vertical stress, elegant.
A high-contrast serif with strong thick–thin modulation, pronounced vertical stress, and crisp, hairline serifs. Strokes snap from robust stems to very fine connecting lines, creating a glossy, chiseled rhythm in both capitals and lowercase. Curves are smoothly drawn with tapered joins, while many terminals finish in sharp, beak-like points, giving the letterforms a distinctly sculpted silhouette. Proportions feel classical and slightly condensed in the capitals, with a lowercase that maintains a steady, readable core despite the delicate hairlines.
Best suited for display typography such as magazine mastheads, fashion and lifestyle headlines, luxury branding, and premium packaging. It can also work for short editorial pull quotes or section titles where its contrast and sharp detailing can be appreciated, rather than extended small-size reading.
The overall tone is polished and theatrical: refined in its detailing yet bold in headline presence. Its sharp terminals and extreme contrast evoke couture/editorial typography, lending a sense of exclusivity and drama. The texture feels formal and intentional, suited to designs that want sophistication with a bit of edge.
This design appears intended to deliver a classic serif foundation with heightened contrast and meticulously sharpened terminals, prioritizing elegance and visual impact. The consistent vertical stress and refined hairlines suggest a focus on contemporary editorial and branding applications where a sophisticated, high-fashion voice is desired.
The most delicate hairlines become a defining feature in smaller counters and joins, which can make the texture feel airy and jewel-like at display sizes. Numerals follow the same contrast logic and look designed to harmonize with titling and editorial settings, with clear, stylized curves and pointed finishing strokes.