Pardell plays with extreme contrast. Metafontsy drew it with heavy vertical stems and hairlines so thin they almost disappear, and there are very few serifs to speak of. The result looks like a cross between a fashion masthead and a stencil. The P and the d in “Pardell” show how far the contrast goes.
The “Mystic Moon” sample, set in terracotta on beige, shows it in mixed sizes. The free version includes upper and lowercase plus a set of accented alternates. It works best at large sizes; the hairlines need space to be seen.
Best uses for Pardell
- Fashion and beauty logos
- Magazine and lookbook titles
- Perfume and candle labels
- Art gallery posters
- Wedding monograms
Font pairings
Pardell needs a quiet partner. Raleway in Light, spaced out, echoes the “Introducing” line in the specimen. Lato handles body text. For a serif with more weight, try Libre Caslon Text.
Licence & credit
The free Pardell file is for personal use only. Pardell is designed by Metafontsy, and you can buy a commercial licence from Metafontsy on Gumroad.
Pardell Sans Serif Font
License: Personal Use Only!
Font Type: Free
Format: TTF
Total Files: 1
