Sans Contrasted Lereb 5 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, branding, headlines, packaging, posters, elegant, sleek, refined, dynamic, modern italic, editorial tone, refined display, readable style, slanted, calligraphic, tapered, crisp, airy.
A slanted, clean-lined design with subtly calligraphic construction and tapered stroke endings. Curves are smooth and open, with a noticeably elliptical ‘O’ and rounded bowls that maintain clarity despite the lean. Strokes show controlled thick–thin modulation, especially through diagonals and joins, giving characters a sharpened, fast rhythm without becoming ornate. The lowercase forms are compact and tidy, with simple terminals and a single-story ‘a’ and ‘g’ that keep the texture light and continuous in text.
Well-suited to editorial typography, brand identities, and display applications where a refined italic voice is desired. It can also work in short-to-medium text settings when a brisk, stylish texture is appropriate, especially for captions, pull quotes, and product or cultural packaging.
The overall tone feels elegant and contemporary, projecting speed and poise rather than warmth or heaviness. Its restrained contrast and crisp angles add an editorial sophistication that reads as polished and purposeful.
The design appears intended as a modern italic with a calm, sans-leaning structure, using measured contrast and tapered terminals to deliver an upscale, energetic reading experience. It aims to balance readability with a distinctive, fashion-forward sheen.
Figures follow the same slanted, streamlined logic as the letters, with clean curves and consistent modulation. The alphabet shows a coherent, slightly condensed rhythm, where diagonals and angled terminals contribute to a forward-moving cadence across lines.