It features low-contrast strokes and open "counters" (the white space inside characters), making it exceptionally legible at small sizes.

This is a crucial distinction. The "TC" suffix indicates it follows the standard glyph shapes of and Hong Kong. For example:

Unlike traditional Ming or Kai styles that feature high contrast and decorative flares, Lantinghei TC focuses on: Neutrality and Clarity:

Unlike the older "Hei" (black) faces that feel blocky and mechanical, Lantinghei carries the skeletal elegance of Fang Song (imitation Song) but with the stroke weight of a neo-grotesque sans-serif.