Serif Contrasted Lerep 2 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, headlines, display, magazine, branding, elegant, refined, classical, fashion, luxury, display impact, editorial tone, classic revival, refinement, hairline, didone, vertical stress, crisp, high-waisted.
A refined serif with sharp, unbracketed hairline serifs and a pronounced thick–thin rhythm. The forms show strong vertical stress, crisp terminals, and a polished, print-like finish, with straight-sided stems contrasted against delicate joining strokes. Capitals feel stately and wide-set with controlled curves, while lowercase features a compact, tidy build and a two-storey “g” alongside a slender, single-storey “a.” Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with thin connecting strokes and pointed, calligraphic entry/exit details in figures like 2 and 9.
Well suited to magazine and book covers, section openers, pull quotes, and other headline-driven editorial settings where its contrast can be showcased. It also fits premium branding work—logos, packaging, and invitations—particularly when used at display sizes with thoughtful tracking and generous white space.
The overall tone is poised and luxurious, evoking fashion mastheads, art-book typography, and high-end editorial design. Its sharp hairlines and controlled geometry read as formal and sophisticated rather than casual or rugged.
Designed to deliver a classic, fashion-forward high-contrast serif voice with crisp detailing and a bright typographic color. The emphasis appears to be on elegance and visual drama in display and editorial contexts rather than utilitarian long-form reading.
In text, the strong contrast creates a lively sparkle and a distinctly upscale texture, especially at larger sizes. Hairline serifs and thin cross-strokes suggest it will look best when given ample size, spacing, and clean reproduction conditions.