Serif Contrasted Pesi 2 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Scotch' by Positype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazines, fashion, posters, branding, editorial, luxury, dramatic, refined, editorial impact, premium tone, display elegance, modern classic, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, crisp, sculptural.
A high-contrast serif with tall, sculpted letterforms, strong vertical stress, and razor-thin hairlines set against weighty main stems. Serifs are fine and pointed with minimal bracketing, and many terminals finish in sharp, knife-like wedges. The rhythm is compact and authoritative, with tight internal apertures in several lowercase letters and pronounced thick–thin modulation that becomes especially dramatic in curves and diagonals. Numerals and caps share a display-forward presence, with angular joins and crisp edges that emphasize a polished, engraved feel.
Best suited to headlines, magazine typography, fashion and beauty layouts, and premium branding where contrast and sharp detailing can shine. It can also work for short pull quotes or titles in print and high-resolution digital contexts, especially when paired with a simpler companion for body text.
The overall tone is luxurious and editorial, projecting confidence and sophistication with a distinctly dramatic, fashion-led attitude. Its sharp hairlines and sculpted curves add a sense of precision and exclusivity, making text feel curated rather than casual.
This design appears intended as a modern display serif that amplifies classic Didone-like contrast into a bold, contemporary statement. The goal is to deliver elegance and impact simultaneously, prioritizing striking silhouettes and refined hairline detailing for high-end editorial use.
At larger sizes the detailing reads cleanly and the contrast becomes a key aesthetic feature; in smaller settings the fine hairlines and tight apertures may require generous sizing and careful reproduction. The lowercase shows lively, calligraphic moments (notably in letters like a, g, and y) that add character without breaking the formal, upright stance.