Serif Contrasted Pezi 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, book covers, branding, vintage, confident, authoritative, academic, impact, readability, warmth, heritage, ball terminals, rounded serifs, soft corners, ink-trap feel, robust.
A strongly weighted serif with sturdy stems, rounded/bracketed serifs, and softened corners that give the outlines a slightly inked, stamped impression. Curves are full and open, counters are generous, and terminals often end in subtle ball or teardrop shapes. The overall construction favors solid, rectangular proportions with smooth joins rather than sharp hairline detailing, producing an even, robust texture in text.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, posters, and packaging where a bold serif voice is needed. It can also work for editorial pull quotes and book-cover typography, delivering a dense, readable color at larger sizes and a classic, print-forward personality in branding.
The tone feels traditional and assured, with a collegiate/editorial flavor that reads as established and trustworthy. Its rounded details and slightly “printed” finish add warmth, avoiding the austerity of sharper modern serifs while still projecting confidence and clarity.
The design appears intended to merge traditional serif conventions with a softer, more tactile finish—prioritizing strong presence, clear letterforms, and a warm, vintage-leaning texture suitable for attention-grabbing typography.
Uppercase forms read broad and steady, while the lowercase maintains clear differentiation and a friendly rhythm through rounded terminals (notably in letters like a, c, e, f, and r). Numerals are bold and legible with simple, familiar silhouettes, suited to display settings where impact matters as much as clarity.