Serif Contrasted Leraw 3 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This typeface is a high-contrast serif with pronounced vertical stress, narrow hairline connections, and strong thick-to-thin transitions. Serifs are sharp and finely tapered with minimal bracketing, giving terminals a crisp, cut-like finish. Proportions feel disciplined and bookish: capitals are stately with generous open counters, while lowercase shows a steady rhythm with compact joins and delicate entry/exit strokes. Curves (C, O, Q, S) are smooth and controlled, and figures are similarly contrasted, with thin top strokes and heavier verticals that keep numerals aligned to the same refined texture as the letters.
It suits display-oriented typography such as magazine headlines, fashion and luxury branding, book covers, and refined packaging. In editorial layouts it can work well for pull quotes or section titles where its contrast and crisp serifs can be appreciated without the hairlines breaking down.
The overall tone is poised and upscale, evoking editorial sophistication and formal craftsmanship. The extreme stroke contrast adds drama and a sense of ceremony, while the clean serif treatment keeps it precise rather than ornamental.
The design appears intended to deliver a modernized classic serif voice: elegant, high-contrast letterforms that project authority and polish while maintaining a clean, contemporary sharpness in the serif and terminal treatment.
At text sizes the hairlines contribute to a bright, shimmering page color, especially in mixed-case settings where thin joins and serifs become prominent. The design reads best when given enough size or print resolution to preserve the finest strokes and maintain letterform clarity.