Sans Contrasted Lelam 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book design, magazines, branding, invitations, refined, literary, graceful, classic, elegant emphasis, editorial voice, classic readability, calligraphic warmth, calligraphic, bracketed, oldstyle, humanist, high-clarity.
An italic typeface with a flowing, calligraphic rhythm and noticeably modulated strokes. The letterforms show tapered terminals and softly bracketed, serif-like endings that give curves a sculpted finish rather than blunt cuts. Proportions feel balanced and bookish, with rounded bowls, a gently slanted axis, and slightly elastic widths that create a lively texture across words. Numerals follow the same angled, modulated logic, with elegant curves and clear differentiation between forms.
It suits editorial typography where a refined italic voice is needed—magazine features, book interiors, pull quotes, and subheads. It can also work well in branding and packaging that benefit from a classic, cultivated tone, and for formal communications where a graceful slanted style adds emphasis without sacrificing readability.
The overall tone is cultivated and poised, suggesting literary polish and a traditional editorial sensibility. Its slant and stroke modulation add warmth and movement, reading as expressive without becoming decorative or informal.
The design appears intended as a sophisticated italic with traditional proportions and controlled contrast, offering an expressive alternative to a plain slanted style. Its finishing details and calligraphic flow aim to deliver elegance and legibility in continuous reading while still providing a distinctive voice for display accents.
In text, the type maintains a consistent italic cadence with clean joins and smooth curves, producing an even, comfortable color. The combination of tapered strokes and subtle finishing details helps words feel cohesive while still providing crisp letter recognition.