Serif Contrasted Peze 1 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, packaging, posters, book covers, classic, authoritative, formal, vintage, display impact, classic tone, print authority, brand heritage, ball terminals, vertical stress, sharp serifs, sculpted curves, bracketed feel.
A robust serif design with pronounced vertical stress and sculpted, high-contrast strokes. The letterforms are fairly broad with strong, squared-off proportions, while counters stay open and legible. Serifs read as firm and tapered rather than slabby, with a mix of sharp terminals and soft, ball-like finishing on some strokes, giving the outlines a slightly engraved, display-forward presence. Uppercase forms are steady and architectural, and the lowercase shows compact, sturdy shapes with noticeable weight in the main stems and finer internal joins.
Best suited to headlines and short-to-medium runs where its strong contrast and distinctive terminals can read clearly at larger sizes. It also fits editorial titling, book covers, posters, and packaging where a classic, authoritative serif voice is desired.
The font projects an editorial, traditional voice with a confident, slightly old-style gravitas. Its strong contrast and emphatic serifs give it a formal, print-like tone that feels suited to established institutions and classic publishing.
Likely intended as a high-impact serif for display and titling, combining traditional, print-derived shapes with heightened contrast and assertive serifs to deliver a strong, classic presence.
In text settings the heavy color and crisp contrast create a strong typographic rhythm, with punctuation and numerals matching the same emphatic, display-leaning weight. The overall impression is bold and commanding, with refined details that keep it from feeling purely utilitarian.