Serif Contrasted Lekeb 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, book covers, invitations, elegant, formal, classic, refined, editorial elegance, formal branding, classical revival, crisp display, vertical stress, hairline serifs, bracketless serifs, sharp terminals, calligraphic contrast.
This typeface is a refined serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a clear vertical stress. Serifs are crisp and largely unbracketed, with very fine hairlines that taper into sharp terminals, giving the letterforms a sculpted, polished finish. Uppercase proportions feel stately and open, with generous counters (notably in C, O, and Q) and a confident, slightly condensed rhythm in straight-sided forms like E, F, H, and N. The lowercase shows a traditional book face structure with compact, neatly cut serifs, a two-storey a, and a double-storey g; overall spacing reads even, while capitals and figures have a subtly varied set-width that creates a lively, typographic texture. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with elegant curves and delicate joins that favor clarity over heaviness.
It is well suited to magazine and newspaper-style display work, book covers, and section headings where contrast and refinement are desirable. It can also support high-end branding and formal printed materials such as invitations or programs, especially when set with ample size and comfortable leading to showcase its delicate details.
The overall tone is cultivated and authoritative, projecting a sense of tradition and polish associated with high-end print typography. Its sharp hairlines and poised contrast give it a premium, formal voice, while the balanced proportions keep it composed rather than decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver a modernized, print-classical serif voice: sharp, high-contrast forms for elegance, paired with familiar, readable skeletons for practical editorial use. Its controlled rhythm and clean finishing suggest an aim for sophistication without overt ornament.
The design’s thin horizontals and hairline serifs are a defining feature, producing a bright page color in text and a crisp, high-sheen look in larger settings. Curved letters maintain smooth continuity through tight, controlled transitions, and the punctuation and ampersand match the same restrained, editorial sensibility.