Serif Contrasted Pesu 10 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, packaging, posters, elegant, dramatic, editorial, refined, theatrical, luxury display, editorial impact, classic refinement, visual hierarchy, expressive details, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, bracketless feel, sculpted curves.
This serif presents a pronounced thick–thin rhythm with vertical stress and crisp, hairline finishing strokes. Serifs are fine and sharp, often reading as lightly bracketed to nearly unbracketed, giving the forms a clean, incisive edge. Curves are sculpted and slightly calligraphic, with teardrop-like joins and small ball terminals appearing on select letters and numerals. Proportions feel classic and slightly condensed in capitals, while lowercase shows more modulation and lively shaping; overall spacing is open enough for display settings but the hairlines demand generous size and contrast.
Best suited to headlines, magazine covers, pull quotes, and other editorial display where its contrast can be showcased. It can work well in branding and premium packaging when paired with ample whitespace and careful size choice. For longer passages, it’s most effective at larger text sizes where the hairlines remain stable and the rhythm stays crisp.
The overall tone is polished and high-fashion, with a dramatic, poster-ready sparkle. Its razor-thin details and bold main strokes suggest luxury and ceremony, while the occasional ball terminals add a hint of vintage charm. In text, it reads as confident and theatrical rather than quiet or utilitarian.
The font appears designed to deliver a classic, high-contrast serif voice with modern sharpness—prioritizing elegance, sparkle, and visual hierarchy in display typography. Decorative micro-details and sculpted curves suggest an intention to feel luxurious and expressive while retaining a structured, upright skeleton.
The design relies on delicate hairlines and pointed details (notably in diagonals and cross-strokes), which can visually fade at small sizes or on low-resolution output. Numerals share the same high-contrast logic and include decorative touches that make them feel display-oriented rather than strictly tabular.