Serif Contrasted Peho 2 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, branding, classical, dramatic, literary, formal, heritage tone, display impact, editorial voice, expressive details, swashy, calligraphic, tapered, crisp, ornate.
A high-contrast serif with strong vertical emphasis, sharp triangular serifs, and distinctly tapered terminals that give strokes a cut-by-pen look. The letterforms show tight, crisp joins and lively curves, with occasional flared details and small spur-like feet that add texture. Counters are relatively generous in round letters, while horizontals and hairlines stay fine, creating a clear thick–thin rhythm. Numerals and capitals feel sturdy and prominent, while lowercase forms add a slightly decorative, uneven-in-a-good-way cadence through varied terminals and subtle swashes.
This face is well suited to headlines, pull quotes, magazine and newspaper-style display, and cover typography where contrast and serif character can lead the composition. It can also work for branding and packaging that aims for a classic, literary feel, especially when set at medium to large sizes where the hairlines and terminals stay clear.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, with a dramatic, slightly theatrical edge. It reads as traditional and bookish, yet the spirited terminals and lively contrast add personality that feels suited to storytelling and display-led typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif voice with heightened contrast and expressive terminals, balancing readability with a more decorative, attention-grabbing silhouette. It aims to evoke heritage and authority while adding a touch of flourish for display impact.
Across the alphabet, the design maintains a consistent vertical stress and contrast pattern, but keeps interest through varied terminal shapes (notably in letters like a, e, s, and y) and pronounced serif silhouettes. Spacing in the sample text appears comfortable for headline and short-paragraph settings, with a distinct texture that remains recognizable at larger sizes.