Serif Normal Pebal 4 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Acta Deck', 'Acta Display', 'Acta Pro Deck', 'Acta Pro Display', 'Acta Pro Headline', and 'Keiss Text' by Monotype and 'Abril' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, branding, posters, elegant, refined, fashion, dramatic, editorial polish, luxury tone, classic revival, display impact, typographic contrast, high-contrast, hairline serifs, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, crisp.
A high-contrast serif with razor-thin hairlines and dense, weighty main stems, creating a sharp black-and-white rhythm. Serifs are fine and tapered with gentle bracketing, and terminals often finish in pointed, slightly calligraphic beaks. Capitals feel stately and sculpted, with ample curves in C, G, and S, while the lowercase keeps a compact, readable structure with a two-storey a and g and a modestly sized x-height. Figures are classic and display-leaning, with striking contrast that holds up best at larger sizes.
Well suited to headlines, pull quotes, and magazine-style typography where contrast and elegance are an asset. It can also support premium branding and packaging, and works effectively for posters or titles where crisp serif detail and strong vertical emphasis are desired.
The overall tone is polished and upscale, projecting a classic editorial sophistication with a hint of fashion-led drama. Its crisp contrast and refined finishing details read as formal, confident, and premium.
Likely intended as a contemporary, high-contrast text-and-display serif that borrows from classic book and Didone-influenced proportions, aiming to deliver a luxurious editorial voice with strong typographic impact.
The design shows a lively, slightly variable rhythm across letterforms—broad curves and narrow joins enhance sparkle, while thin crossbars and hairline serifs add delicacy. In dense text settings the contrast can feel bold and attention-grabbing rather than purely utilitarian.