Serif Contrasted Lerik 7 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Intermedial Slab' by Blaze Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, fashion, magazine, luxury, invitations, elegant, editorial, refined, formal, classic, luxury tone, editorial emphasis, display clarity, classic revival, hairline, didone-like, vertical stress, crisp, high fashion.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced vertical stress, combining sturdy main stems with extremely thin hairlines. Serifs are sharp and finely tapered with minimal bracketing, giving joins and terminals a crisp, etched finish. Proportions lean classical with a moderate x-height and relatively long ascenders/descenders, while round letters show smooth, controlled curves and tight, clean apertures. Numerals follow the same contrast logic, with delicate cross-strokes and confident, sculpted bowls.
Best suited to display applications such as magazine headlines, fashion branding, luxury packaging, and refined invitations where the fine hairlines can be appreciated. It can also work for short editorial pull quotes or section openers, especially with ample leading and strong printing or high-resolution screens.
The overall tone is polished and upscale, projecting a sense of luxury, tradition, and editorial sophistication. Its delicate detailing and dramatic thick–thin rhythm feels ceremonious and fashion-forward rather than utilitarian.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-contrast serif voice with strong vertical emphasis and an elevated, boutique sensibility. It prioritizes visual drama and typographic sophistication, using hairline detailing and crisp serifs to create a premium, headline-ready presence.
At larger sizes the hairlines and pointed serifs read as precise and luminous; in denser settings they can appear fragile, so generous size and careful reproduction help preserve the intended sparkle. The design’s crisp stress and narrow hairlines create a rhythmic, vertical cadence that stands out in display typography.