Serif Contrasted Leded 3 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font visually similar to 'Bodoni' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, headlines, magazines, posters, invitations, elegant, classical, refined, dramatic, luxury tone, editorial clarity, display impact, classic revival, hairline serifs, vertical stress, didone-like, crisp terminals, high waistline.
A refined serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and clear vertical stress. Stems are sturdy while horizontals and serifs resolve into sharp hairlines, creating a crisp, high-definition rhythm. Proportions feel tall and formal, with a relatively low x-height and ample ascenders/descenders; spacing reads controlled and slightly generous for display. Curves are smooth and carefully tensioned, and the overall construction favors clean, straight axes and precise joins over softness or bracketing.
Best suited to editorial layouts, magazine headlines, cultural posters, and luxury-oriented branding where sharp contrast and fine serifs can be rendered cleanly. It can work in short passages at comfortable sizes, but it visually excels when given room—titles, pull quotes, and refined typographic compositions.
The tone is poised and elevated, projecting a fashion/editorial sensibility with a hint of classic bookish authority. The stark contrast and hairline details add drama and sophistication, making the voice feel polished rather than casual.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, high-contrast serif voice for display and editorial use, prioritizing elegance, sharpness, and typographic drama over utilitarian neutrality.
Numerals follow the same contrast logic and look particularly suited to headings and titling, where the hairlines remain visible. In the text sample, the strong modulation and fine serifs create a crisp texture that emphasizes hierarchy and lends a premium, print-like character.