Serif Contrasted Leluv 9 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, reports, classic, literary, formal, traditional, text readability, editorial tone, classical reference, print tradition, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, vertical stress, open counters, balanced proportions.
This typeface is a serif design with bracketed serifs and a calm, even rhythm across text. Strokes show clear contrast with predominantly vertical stress, while terminals and serifs remain crisp and controlled rather than chunky. The lowercase forms are relatively compact with open counters; the round letters (o, e, c) read smooth and stable, and the bowls in b/d/p/q are well balanced. Numerals appear as oldstyle figures with ascenders and descenders, giving the overall set a bookish, text-oriented texture.
It suits long-form reading such as books, essays, and editorial layouts, where its steady rhythm and open counters support comfortable scanning. It can also serve well for formal documents, academic material, and headings that benefit from a traditional serif presence.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with a composed, editorial feel that suggests traditional publishing and formal communication. Its contrast and refined serif detailing add a sense of authority without becoming overly ornate.
The design appears intended as a versatile, text-first serif with a classical underpinning: enough contrast and refinement to feel editorial, while maintaining regularity and clarity for extended paragraphs.
The italic is not shown; the sample emphasizes consistent color at paragraph sizes and a slightly generous letterfit in caps. The uppercase has a stately presence, and details like the angled leg of R and the sculpted S contribute to a traditional, print-forward voice.