Serif Contrasted Peja 9 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font visually similar to 'Chamberí' by Extratype, 'Benton Modern' by Font Bureau, 'ITC Century' by ITC, 'Ysobel' by Monotype, 'SchoolBook' by ParaType, and 'Core Serif N' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, book covers, editorial, magazines, posters, classic, formal, literary, authoritative, impact, tradition, readability, hierarchy, refinement, vertical stress, wedge serifs, crisp serifs, rounded terminals, compact lowercase.
A serif display face with pronounced stroke contrast and a distinctly vertical, upright construction. Serifs read as sharp, wedge-like and largely unbracketed, giving stems a crisp, cut-in feel, while bowls and curves stay full and controlled. Uppercase proportions are sturdy and slightly condensed in impression, with strong verticals and clear, high-contrast joins. The lowercase shows a compact x-height with generous ascenders/descenders and ball-like finishing on select forms, contributing to a lively rhythm without breaking the overall formality. Numerals and capitals share the same assertive weight distribution, producing strong color in text and a clear headline presence.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and display settings where its contrast and sharp serifs can read cleanly. It also fits book and magazine applications that want a classic, literary voice, especially for cover titling and section openers. For longer passages, it will work most comfortably with ample size and leading to prevent the dense texture from feeling too heavy.
The tone is traditional and authoritative, evoking book typography, institutional print, and classic editorial design. Its sharp serifs and dramatic contrast feel confident and a bit theatrical, while the compact lowercase and rounded details add a subtle vintage warmth. Overall it communicates seriousness and credibility with a refined, old-style sensibility.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, high-contrast serif voice optimized for impactful typography—pairing crisp, wedge-like serifs and vertical stress with compact lowercase proportions for a strong, editorial presence. The small rounded terminals on some lowercase forms suggest an aim to balance formality with a touch of character.
In the sample text, the dense texture and compact lowercase create a dark, cohesive paragraph color, while the high-contrast details remain visible at larger sizes. The design’s strong verticals and crisp serif endings emphasize structure and hierarchy, making it particularly impactful for prominent text where the hairlines can breathe.