Serif Contrasted Lemid 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book covers, luxury branding, headlines, elegant, classical, formal, refined, modern classicism, luxury tone, editorial hierarchy, display refinement, print elegance, hairline serifs, vertical stress, didone-like, crisp terminals, sharp apexes.
This typeface shows a high-contrast serif structure with strong vertical stems and very fine hairlines, producing a crisp, polished texture on the page. Serifs are delicate and largely unbracketed, with sharp, clean joins and tapered entry/exit strokes that read as precise rather than calligraphic. Uppercase forms are tall and composed, with a narrow-to-moderate stance and pronounced thick–thin transitions; the rounds (C, O, Q) appear smooth and controlled, and the Q features a restrained, angled tail. Lowercase forms keep a traditional book face rhythm with a relatively modest x-height, slender ascenders, and compact counters that become more apparent at larger sizes; numerals follow the same high-contrast logic with thin cross-strokes and refined curves.
Well-suited to editorial design such as magazine titles, section headers, pull quotes, and refined headlines where high contrast can shine. It also fits luxury or heritage-leaning branding, packaging, and book covers that benefit from a poised, classical voice. For continuous reading, it will perform best with appropriate size and output conditions that preserve the fine strokes.
The overall tone is cultured and authoritative, with a fashion/editorial elegance typical of modern, high-contrast serifs. It feels formal and premium, leaning toward a classic print sensibility while remaining clean and contemporary in its sharpness. The thin details add a sense of luxury and restraint rather than warmth or casualness.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern-classical serif voice with pronounced contrast and crisp detailing, prioritizing elegance and hierarchy in display settings while remaining sufficiently structured for composed text. Its refined hairlines and controlled proportions aim to communicate sophistication and authority without ornamentation.
At text sizes the hairlines and thin serifs create a light, sparkling rhythm; as size increases, the design’s precision and sharp terminals become more prominent. Letterspacing appears comfortable for display and short text, while the contrast and fine details suggest careful sizing choices for long passages, especially in lower-resolution or small-scale use.