Serif Contrasted Pete 5 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, book covers, branding, luxury, classic, dramatic, refined, elegance, prestige, editorial voice, classicism, contrast emphasis, hairline serifs, vertical stress, crisp, statuesque, calligraphic.
A high-contrast serif with strong vertical stems and very fine hairlines, giving letters a crisp, engraved feel. Serifs are sharp and delicate, with mostly unbracketed joins and a clean, controlled stroke modulation. Proportions run slightly broad, with generous letterspacing and a steady rhythm in text. Curves are smooth and taut, counters are open, and the overall color on the page alternates between bold verticals and whisper-thin connecting strokes.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, mastheads, and cover typography where its sharp contrast can read as intentional and elegant. It also works for refined branding applications—logos, invitations, and packaging—especially when set with comfortable spacing and adequate size to preserve the hairlines.
The font conveys a polished, high-end tone associated with fashion, literature, and cultural institutions. Its dramatic contrast and precise detailing feel formal and confident, leaning toward a timeless, editorial sophistication rather than casual friendliness.
Designed to deliver a modern take on a classical, high-contrast serif voice: authoritative vertical structure, precise hairline detailing, and a composed rhythm for sophisticated display typography and polished editorial settings.
In the sample text, the thin horizontals and hairlines become a defining feature, creating sparkle at display sizes and a more delicate texture as size decreases. The numerals follow the same contrast logic, with prominent verticals and fine terminals that match the serif system.