Serif Contrasted Pehu 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, pull quotes, classic, formal, authoritative, literary, editorial tone, classic refinement, print elegance, text clarity, hairline serifs, vertical stress, sharp terminals, crisp, bracketless.
This serif presents a high-contrast, vertical-stress construction with thick main stems and very fine hairlines. Serifs are crisp and largely unbracketed, giving the letterforms a clean, engraved feel rather than a soft, calligraphic one. Proportions are moderately compact with a steady cap height and a normal x-height; counters are open and round where expected, and curves resolve into sharp, controlled terminals. The design reads evenly in text, with tight, disciplined rhythm and a slightly variable, optically tuned width across glyphs (notably in round versus straight-sided forms).
It performs well for editorial typography where a refined serif texture is desired, such as book interiors, magazine layouts, and long-form reading at comfortable sizes. The crisp contrast also makes it effective for display roles—headlines, section openers, and pull quotes—where its sharp serifs and elegant hairlines can be appreciated.
The overall tone is traditional and polished, leaning toward bookish authority and editorial seriousness. Its contrast and sharp detailing add a refined, slightly dramatic voice suited to sophisticated settings rather than casual or utilitarian ones.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, print-oriented serif voice with strong contrast and precise, clean serif treatment. It aims for a balanced compromise between text usability and a refined display presence, providing an authoritative tone without becoming overly ornate.
Uppercase forms feel stately and structured, while the lowercase maintains readability through clear apertures and straightforward joins. Numerals appear lining and proportional, matching the text color and contrast of the alphabet for cohesive setting in mixed content.