Serif Contrasted Peva 5 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazines, book titles, headlines, fashion, luxury branding, editorial, classic, formal, literary, refined, elegance, prestige, classicism, display focus, didone-like, hairline serifs, vertical stress, sharp terminals, crisp.
A high-contrast serif with strong vertical stems and very thin hairlines, showing a clear vertical stress throughout rounds. Serifs are fine and sharp with little to no bracketing, giving a crisp, engraved feel rather than a soft, calligraphic one. Proportions are fairly classical with moderate ascenders and descenders; curves are smooth and taut, and joins stay clean even where strokes thin dramatically. The figures follow the same contrast model, with elegant, narrow connections and pronounced thick–thin transitions, producing a lively rhythm across mixed text.
Well-suited to editorial settings such as magazine headlines, pull quotes, and book or journal titling where its contrast and sharp serifs can read clearly. It also fits fashion and luxury-oriented branding, especially in larger sizes where the hairlines and vertical stress can shine. For longer passages, it performs best when given comfortable size and spacing so the thin strokes remain visible.
The overall tone is cultured and authoritative, leaning toward classic book and magazine typography. Its delicate hairlines and sharp finishing convey refinement and formality, while the strong verticals add a sense of discipline and poise.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern-classic, high-contrast serif voice: elegant, sharply finished, and optimized to look prestigious in display and editorial contexts. Its consistent vertical stress and fine serifs suggest a focus on refinement and typographic sophistication rather than robustness.
In the sample text, the contrast creates a bright, sparkling texture at larger sizes, with hairlines that become a prominent stylistic feature. The italic is not shown; the displayed forms read as upright and composed, with a distinctly editorial, display-friendly presence.