Serif Normal Pemum 5 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, luxury branding, packaging, posters, editorial, luxury, classic, dramatic, refined, editorial impact, premium tone, classic revival, display clarity, hairline serifs, wedge terminals, crisp, high-fashion, engraved.
This serif shows sharply modulated strokes with pronounced thick–thin contrast and crisp, hairline finishing details. Serifs are predominantly sharp and wedge-like, with pointed terminals that give the outlines a chiseled, engraved feel rather than a soft, bracketed one. Round letters (O, C, G) have taut curves and thin, delicate joins, while verticals are sturdy and dominant, producing a strong vertical rhythm. The lowercase is compact and tidy, with clear, narrow joins and distinct, calligraphic stress that reads cleanly at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, magazine typography, and brand systems that benefit from high contrast and crisp detailing. It can work well for luxury packaging, invitations, and posters where large sizes allow the hairlines and sharp serifs to remain clear and intentional.
The overall tone is polished and high-end, balancing classical bookish cues with a fashion-editorial edge. Its sharp terminals and dramatic contrast create a sense of sophistication and ceremony, suggesting prestige, luxury, and formal confidence.
The design appears intended to deliver a modernized classic serif voice: traditional proportions and stress paired with sharper, more graphic terminals for strong impact. It aims to provide an elegant, premium texture in display typography while maintaining conventional, readable letterforms.
In the sample text, the font’s contrast and fine hairlines create striking word shapes, especially in capitals and numerals, while the sharp terminals add sparkle in dense settings. The numerals lean toward an elegant, display-oriented feel with stylized curves and thin cross-strokes that reinforce the refined aesthetic.