Serif Contrasted Leraw 10 is a light, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazines, headlines, fashion, branding, posters, elegant, editorial, refined, dramatic, classic, luxury tone, display impact, editorial voice, classical revival, hairline serifs, vertical stress, crisp, airy, stylish.
A high-contrast serif with sharp, hairline serifs and strong thick–thin modulation. The rhythm is fairly spacious, with open counters and a polished, fashion-like sparkle created by extremely fine horizontals and tapered joins. Curves show clear vertical stress, and terminals often finish in thin, pointed or flared strokes rather than blunt ends. Uppercase forms feel stately and slightly expansive, while the lowercase keeps a measured, traditional structure with crisp details and delicate linking strokes.
Best suited to display typography such as magazine headlines, decks, pull quotes, and premium branding where its contrast and fine details can be appreciated. It also works well for posters and large-format editorial layouts that benefit from an elegant, high-end tone.
The overall tone is sophisticated and poised, with a dramatic elegance that reads as premium and cultivated. Its fine details and pronounced contrast create a sense of luxury and formality, leaning toward contemporary editorial and fashion contexts while retaining a classical backbone.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern interpretation of classical high-contrast serif construction, emphasizing sharp hairlines, vertical stress, and an airy texture for striking, upscale typography. It prioritizes elegance and visual drama in larger settings over utilitarian, low-resolution text use.
In the grid and text sample, thin elements (crossbars, serifs, and small interior strokes) become a defining feature, giving the face a bright, sparkling texture at display sizes. The numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with graceful curves and hairline details that match the uppercase’s refined presence.