Serif Contrasted Lebal 10 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Bodoni' by Berthold, 'Bodoni' by Bitstream, 'New Bodoni DT' by DTP Types, 'Bodoni' and 'Bodoni Classico' by Linotype, 'Bodoni No. 1 SB' and 'Bodoni No. 1 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Bodoni' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, fashion, invitations, display, elegant, classic, refined, luxurious, luxury tone, editorial clarity, formal display, classic revival, hairline serifs, vertical stress, didone-like, crisp terminals, tall ascenders.
This typeface presents a high-contrast serif design with strong vertical stress and very thin hairlines against heavier stems. Serifs are fine and sharply cut, with a crisp, print-like finish and minimal bracketing. Proportions feel formal and slightly condensed in the capitals, while the lowercase shows a short x-height with relatively tall ascenders and a compact, rhythmic texture in text. Curves (notably in O, Q, and the bowls of b/p) are smooth and controlled, and joins remain clean rather than calligraphically soft. Figures appear lining and sharply modeled, with thin horizontal elements and pronounced thick–thin modulation.
Well suited to headlines, magazine layouts, pull quotes, and other editorial applications where crisp contrast can be featured. It also fits formal communications such as invitations, programs, and branding that benefit from a polished, high-end serif voice. For extended reading, it will generally perform best at comfortable text sizes with ample spacing to protect the fine details.
The overall tone is sophisticated and authoritative, evoking fashion/editorial typography and traditional bookish refinement. Its dramatic contrast and delicate hairlines lend a sense of luxury and ceremony, with a poised, composed voice rather than an informal or friendly one.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on a formal, high-contrast serif idiom: dramatic thick–thin modulation, precise serifs, and an upright, composed stance optimized for display-led typography with an editorial sensibility.
In paragraph setting the tight x-height and sharp serifs produce a bright page color with pronounced sparkle from hairlines, especially around diagonals and crossbars. The design reads best when given room—larger sizes and generous leading help preserve the delicacy of thin strokes and maintain clarity in dense passages.