Serif Contrasted Lelet 1 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazine, posters, book covers, dramatic, classic, formal, literary, elegant display, classic refinement, dramatic contrast, space saving, hairline, sharp serifs, vertical stress, angular, calligraphic.
This typeface combines a tall, condensed stance with extreme stroke modulation: stout main stems sit alongside very fine hairlines and crisp, pointed serifs. Terminals and joins often resolve into angled, wedge-like cuts that add a slightly faceted feel, especially in diagonals and curved letters. Curves are tight and controlled, with an overall vertical rhythm and a clean, upright posture. The lowercase keeps a moderate x-height, with narrow counters and a distinctly drawn, calligraphic “g” and other detail-rich forms that read best when given a little size.
Best suited to headlines, magazine and editorial typography, posters, and book or album covers where its contrast and sharp detailing can be appreciated. It can work for short pull quotes or section titles, but extended body text may require generous sizing and careful color/spacing to preserve the fine strokes.
The overall tone is formal and dramatic, with a refined, high-fashion presence and a hint of historic, blackletter-adjacent sharpness in some shapes. It feels serious and literary rather than friendly, projecting authority and elegance. The contrast and angular finishing lend it a crisp, slightly theatrical voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary high-contrast serif voice with a condensed footprint, pairing classic vertical stress with sharper, more angular finishing. Its detailing suggests a focus on expressive display typography that still retains a traditional serif framework.
In text, the strong contrast produces bright horizontal highlights and very delicate connecting strokes, so spacing and size matter for clarity. The numerals echo the same contrast and narrow proportions, giving figures a stylish, display-leaning character.