Serif Contrasted Pefa 5 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Scotch Modern' by Shinntype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazines, branding, packaging, posters, editorial, luxury, classical, dramatic, refined, elegance, prestige, editorial voice, classic revival, high-impact display, hairline serifs, vertical stress, crisp terminals, sharp joins, calligraphic.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a strongly vertical stress. Serifs are sharp and finely tapered, with crisp hairline connections that create a bright, glittery texture in text. Capitals feel slightly expansive with elegant, sculpted curves, while the lowercase keeps a traditional, bookish skeleton with narrow joins and delicate entry/exit strokes. Numerals match the same contrast and formal cadence, with curving figures and thin, precise finishing details.
Well suited to display settings such as magazine titles, fashion and lifestyle layouts, brand marks, premium packaging, and high-impact posters. It can work for short editorial passages or pull quotes when set with comfortable tracking and generous leading so the hairlines remain clear.
The overall tone is polished and formal, projecting an editorial, fashion-forward sophistication. Its razor-fine details and dramatic stroke contrast add a sense of ceremony and prestige, evoking classic print typography with a contemporary crispness.
The design appears aimed at delivering a modern Didone-like elegance: dramatic contrast, upright poise, and refined detailing optimized for high-end editorial and brand expression. It prioritizes sophistication and visual sparkle over ruggedness, emphasizing sharp serifs and clean, controlled curves.
In longer lines the rhythm is lively and high-definition: thick stems anchor the line while hairlines and serifs create shimmering highlights. The design reads best when allowed enough size and reproduction quality to preserve the finest strokes and terminals.