Serif Contrasted Leduf 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, branding, posters, luxury, classical, refined, dramatic, elegance, editorial impact, premium branding, classical refinement, hairline serifs, vertical stress, sharp terminals, high contrast, didone-like.
A high-contrast serif with strong vertical emphasis and extremely fine hairlines. Strokes alternate between sturdy stems and razor-thin connecting lines, producing a crisp, shimmering texture in text. Serifs are delicate and sharp with minimal bracketing, and many terminals resolve to fine points or thin flares. Proportions feel fairly traditional with a moderate x-height, while capitals are tall and stately; overall spacing reads as composed and even despite the dramatic contrast.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, magazine layouts, and brand identities where crisp contrast can be showcased. It also fits invitations and luxury packaging-style typography, and works well for display text where fine details remain clear.
The tone is formal and polished, with a distinctly editorial and fashion-forward flavor. Its stark contrast and sharp finishing details convey elegance and authority, leaning toward a premium, high-style impression rather than a casual or utilitarian one.
The design appears intended to deliver a modernized classical serif voice: dramatic contrast, disciplined vertical structure, and precise hairline finishing aimed at high-end editorial and branding applications.
In the sample text, the very thin horizontals and joins create a refined rhythm that rewards generous sizes and good reproduction conditions. Round characters maintain a controlled, vertical stress, and the numerals match the same sleek, high-contrast logic for a cohesive typographic voice.