Sans Contrasted Lelor 6 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazine, branding, packaging, posters, refined, warm, modern-classic, cultured, add elegance, increase character, humanize sans, editorial tone, brand distinction, calligraphic influence, tapered terminals, open apertures, flared strokes, crisp joins.
This typeface presents a clean, sans-based construction with gently flared, tapered terminals that give strokes a subtly calligraphic finish. Curves are smooth and round, counters are generous, and many joins resolve into sharp, crisp points rather than blunt endings, creating a lively rhythm across words. Stroke modulation is evident in both straight and curved forms, with thin entry/exit points and fuller interior strokes, producing an elegant, slightly dressy texture. Spacing reads even in text, with distinctive, stylized details in letters like the angled, pointed forms and the softly swelling bowls and shoulders.
It suits magazine and book typography where a polished, distinctive sans is needed, especially for display sizes and short-to-medium text. The font’s refined modulation and tapered terminals make it a strong choice for branding systems, packaging, cultural materials, and posters that benefit from an elegant, crafted tone without switching to a full serif.
The overall tone feels refined and contemporary with a hint of humanist warmth. Its tapered endings and controlled contrast suggest sophistication and care, lending an editorial, boutique sensibility rather than a purely utilitarian voice. The result is calm and readable, yet characterful enough to feel designed rather than generic.
The design appears intended to bridge contemporary sans clarity with a more expressive, calligraphy-tinged finish. By adding tapered terminals and measured stroke modulation to an otherwise clean structure, it aims to provide a recognizable voice for editorial and brand-led applications while maintaining comfortable readability.
Capitals appear poised and open, while the lowercase carries much of the personality through pointed terminals and sculpted curves. Numerals follow the same design logic, balancing clarity with slightly stylized shapes that keep them consistent with the letterforms in running text.