Serif Normal Pebab 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Silvana' by Blaze Type; 'Agna' by DSType; and 'Acta Display', 'Acta Pro Display', and 'Acta Pro Headline' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: magazine, headlines, branding, packaging, posters, editorial, luxury, dramatic, classic, fashion, editorial voice, premium branding, display impact, classic refinement, high-contrast, crisp, refined, bracketed, calligraphic.
A refined serif with sharply tapered hairlines and weighty main strokes, producing a crisp, high-contrast texture. Serifs are bracketed and finely pointed, with elegant transitions that feel calligraphically informed rather than mechanical. The capitals are proportionally balanced and stately, while the lowercase shows compact, well-contained counters and a controlled rhythm that stays consistent across text. Numerals follow the same contrast logic, with sculpted curves and delicate terminals that keep the overall color bright and clean at display sizes.
Best suited to editorial applications such as magazine headlines, decks, and pull quotes where contrast can read clearly. It also fits premium branding—beauty, fashion, hospitality, and packaging—where a refined, high-end impression is needed. For longer text, it will perform best with generous size and spacing in well-printed or high-resolution settings.
The tone is polished and dramatic, projecting a contemporary editorial sophistication with a classic backbone. Its sharp contrast and precise finishing cues a sense of luxury and authority, lending a composed, fashion-forward mood without feeling ornamental.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-contrast serif voice for display-led typography—combining traditional serif construction with sharper, more contemporary finishing. It prioritizes elegance, clarity, and visual impact in titles and brand statements.
The design leans on thin joining strokes and hairline features that add sparkle in headlines, while the darker stems and robust round forms keep lettershapes stable. Curves (notably in C/G/S and the bowls of b/p/q) are smoothly modeled, and terminals often end in small, sharp beaks that reinforce the crisp, cultivated character.