Serif Contrasted Lenus 2 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book titles, luxury branding, invitations, elegant, formal, classical, refined, refined display, classic authority, luxury tone, headline clarity, hairline serifs, vertical stress, high waist, crisp terminals, open counters.
This typeface presents a high-contrast serif structure with pronounced thick-to-thin transitions and very fine hairlines. Serifs are sharp and delicate, generally unbracketed, producing crisp entry and exit points that emphasize a vertical, stately rhythm. Capitals are tall and commanding with narrow joins and clean curves, while the lowercase shows a traditional, bookish construction with a two-storey “a” and “g,” compact bowls, and a relatively high waist. Numerals follow the same contrast logic, with slender horizontals and refined curves that keep the overall texture bright and airy.
It suits display and larger-text applications such as magazine headlines, book covers, section openers, and luxury brand identities where contrast and refinement are desirable. It can also work for short passages and pull quotes when printed or rendered at sizes that preserve the hairline detail.
The overall tone is polished and poised, evoking a classic editorial sensibility. Its sharp hairlines and disciplined proportions feel luxurious and formal, lending a sense of sophistication and authority rather than warmth or informality.
The design appears intended to deliver an elevated, high-fashion serif voice with strong contrast and crisp, minimal serifs, prioritizing elegance and headline impact while maintaining traditional letterform familiarity.
At text sizes the hairlines and thin serifs create a sparkling page color with strong vertical emphasis; in larger settings the fine details become the main character. The italic is not shown, and the style appears designed to read as a crisp, modernized classic rather than a soft or heavily calligraphic serif.