Serif Other Pesa 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, reverse italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, branding, packaging, quirky, whimsical, storybook, vintage, hand-drawn, add character, handmade feel, decorative display, vintage flavor, spiky serifs, high-waisted caps, pinched curves, irregular rhythm, expressive.
A tall, condensed serif with lively, slightly unsteady construction and a subtle reverse-leaning posture. Strokes show noticeable contrast with tapered joins and flared, wedge-like terminals that read as spiky, calligraphic serifs rather than slabs. Curves are often pinched and asymmetrical, and verticals vary subtly in thickness and alignment, giving the line a hand-inked rhythm. Counters are generally narrow, ascenders are prominent, and several glyphs (notably numerals and rounded letters) feature idiosyncratic top terminals and hooky foot treatments that amplify the decorative feel.
Best suited for display settings such as headlines, poster typography, book covers, and packaging where its condensed proportions and expressive serifs can carry personality. It can work for short passages in larger sizes when a quirky, handcrafted texture is desired, but its lively irregularities are most effective in titles, pull quotes, and brand marks rather than dense body copy.
The overall tone is playful and a bit eccentric—more storybook and boutique than formal editorial. Its narrow, tall silhouette feels theatrical and slightly gothic-leaning without becoming blackletter, suggesting character and whim over neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver a distinctive, hand-rendered serif voice with a narrow footprint, combining calligraphic tapering and decorative terminals to create a memorable, characterful texture in display typography.
Spacing appears intentionally uneven in color, with some letters feeling tighter and others more open, which enhances the organic, display-first texture. The numeral set follows the same whimsical logic with varied curvature and distinctive terminal shapes, helping it stay consistent in headings and short bursts of text.