Sans Contrasted Lekup 6 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial display, book titling, pull quotes, branding, posters, elegant, airy, lively, refined, literary, expressive italic, editorial emphasis, modern calligraphy, refined branding, display clarity, calligraphic, humanist, tapered, sheared, open counters.
A slanted, calligraphic sans with tapered strokes and clear stroke modulation that creates a crisp, pen-like texture. Curves are smooth and slightly oval, with open counters and clean joins; terminals often narrow to sharp, angled finishes rather than blunt cuts. Proportions feel compact yet not condensed, and the rhythm alternates between broader rounds (C, O, Q) and tighter, more linear forms (I, J, T), producing a gently varied, handwritten cadence. Numerals follow the same italic flow, with slender diagonals and small, pointed details that keep the set visually consistent.
This font works best where an italic voice is intended to carry tone—book and magazine titling, pull quotes, short headings, and brand lines that want an elegant, human touch. It can also support posters and packaging accents where a refined, flowing texture is desirable, especially at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is elegant and slightly dramatic, like a formal italic used for emphasis in editorial settings. Its lively stroke endings and flowing diagonals add personality without becoming decorative, giving it a refined, literary feel suited to expressive typography.
The design appears intended to deliver an italic-forward, modernized calligraphic impression—capturing the speed and sharpness of a pen while maintaining the cleanliness and simplicity associated with sans forms. It aims to balance readability with expressive motion, making emphasis feel stylish rather than purely utilitarian.
Uppercase forms read cleanly at display sizes, while the lowercase shows more calligraphic character in letters like a, g, y, and f. The slant is consistent across the set, and the sharper terminals create a bright, crisp impression on the page.