Serif Other Lale 15 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, dramatic, fashion, classic, ornate, impact, luxury, expression, modern classic, wedge serifs, ball terminals, flared stems, sculpted curves, teardrop joins.
This typeface is a sculpted display serif with sharply modulated strokes and pronounced wedge-like serifs. Vertical stems are thick and confident, while hairlines pull extremely thin, creating a crisp, high-drama rhythm. Many joins and terminals resolve into rounded ball/teardrop forms, giving the letterforms a carved, slightly calligraphic finish. Counters are compact and the overall color is dark and assertive, with subtle width variation across letters that adds a lively, animated texture in text.
Best suited for headlines, editorial covers, pull quotes, and brand marks where its contrast and decorative terminals can be appreciated at larger sizes. It can also work for premium packaging and event/promotional materials where a dramatic, refined serif tone is desired.
The font reads as luxurious and theatrical, balancing classical serif structure with decorative, fashion-forward detailing. Its strong contrast and distinctive terminals create a sense of elegance with a slightly playful edge, well-suited to attention-grabbing, curated typography.
The design appears intended to modernize a classic high-contrast serif model with expressive, rounded terminal forms and flared serifs, prioritizing impact and personality over neutrality. Its detailing suggests a focus on display typography for stylish, curated communication.
In the sample text, the extreme contrast and dense vertical emphasis create a striking, poster-like voice. The punctuation and numerals share the same sculpted, high-contrast behavior, helping headlines feel cohesive and stylistically intentional.