Serif Contrasted Lereh 12 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, book covers, branding, invitations, elegant, editorial, classic, refined, dramatic, editorial elegance, luxury branding, display contrast, classical authority, didone-like, hairline serifs, vertical stress, crisp, luxury.
This typeface shows a refined serif construction with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp hairline terminals. Serifs are sharp and minimally bracketed, with clean vertical stems and a predominantly vertical stress in rounded letters. Proportions feel balanced and bookish, with moderately tall capitals, a normal-looking x-height, and clear, open counters; the lowercase includes a two-storey “a” and “g” and a distinctive “Q” with a sweeping tail. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, mixing sturdy main strokes with very thin joins and finishing strokes for a polished, print-oriented rhythm.
Best suited to display typography such as magazine headlines, section openers, book covers, and brand wordmarks where contrast and detail can be appreciated. It can also work for short editorial pull quotes or formal stationery when set with adequate size and comfortable spacing.
The overall tone is poised and formal, with a fashion-and-publishing sensibility. Its high-contrast rhythm and fine detailing project sophistication and a sense of luxury, while still reading as classical and restrained rather than ornamental.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-fashion serif voice: crisp, high-contrast forms that look authoritative and premium in print and on screen at display sizes. It prioritizes elegance and typographic drama through hairline serifs, vertical stress, and tightly controlled proportions.
At larger sizes the hairlines and sharp serifs create a striking sparkle and crisp page color; in smaller settings the finest strokes may appear delicate, so careful size and reproduction choices will help maintain clarity. The design’s consistent verticality and clean terminals give it a precise, contemporary finish despite its traditional serif language.