Serif Contrasted Lelaz 15 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, mastheads, book covers, brand marks, formal, historic, authoritative, ceremonial, dramatic, authority, heritage, impact, editorial, elegance, spurred, angular, chiselled, condensed, vertical stress.
This typeface presents a tall, compact silhouette with strong vertical emphasis and crisp, spurred serifs. Strokes show pronounced thick–thin modulation, with hairline horizontals and diagonals contrasting against sturdy verticals, producing a sharp, engraved-like rhythm. Terminals are often cut with small chamfers and squared-off details, giving many letters a faceted, octagonal feel. Curves (notably in O/Q and bowls) are controlled and slightly rectilinear, while counters remain relatively tight, reinforcing the font’s compact density and punch.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of text where its contrast and angular detailing can be appreciated—such as mastheads, posters, book covers, and identity wordmarks. It can work for editorial titling and pull quotes, while longer passages will typically benefit from generous point sizes and comfortable line spacing to preserve clarity.
The overall tone is formal and declarative, with a classic, old-world seriousness. Its sharp contrast and chiseled detailing evoke editorial gravitas and institutional authority, leaning more ceremonial than casual. The texture in setting feels stately and slightly theatrical, suited to messages that want to sound established and confident.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif voice with heightened contrast and a carved, architectural finish. By combining narrow proportions with faceted details and crisp serifs, it aims to create a strong, authoritative presence that feels traditional yet visually striking.
Uppercase forms read particularly strong due to their straight-sided construction and emphatic serifs, while the lowercase maintains a similarly vertical, disciplined stance. Numerals share the same faceted, high-contrast construction, keeping a consistent voice across text and display. In continuous text, the tight sidebearings and strong contrast create a dark, crisp color that benefits from adequate size and spacing.