Slab Contrasted Leze 5 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'FTY JACKPORT' by The Fontry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logotypes, packaging, western, poster, industrial, athletic, retro, high impact, space saving, signage feel, vintage display, blocky, stencil-like, bracketless, squared, compact.
A compact, heavy slab-serif display face with squared proportions and blunt, rectangular serifs that read like cut-on blocks rather than softly bracketed joins. Strokes are predominantly vertical and horizontal with crisp corners, while rounds (C, O, S) are tightly drawn with flattened terminals and slightly squared counters, keeping the overall color dense and even. The lowercase is sturdy and utilitarian, with simple two-storey forms avoided and a tall, robust presence; ascenders and descenders are short enough to preserve a tight, stacked rhythm. Numerals match the same block construction, with uniform thickness and straight-edged shaping that holds up well at large sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and signage where strong impact is needed and letterforms can be read at larger sizes. It also works well for logotypes, product names, and packaging that benefits from a sturdy, vintage-leaning slab-serif look, as well as short emphatic callouts in layouts.
The tone is assertive and workmanlike, evoking vintage signage, frontier-era wood type, and industrial labeling. Its dense blackness and squared detailing create a punchy, no-nonsense voice that feels confident, rugged, and attention-seeking.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum presence in a condensed footprint, combining blocky slab serifs with tight, squared curves to echo traditional display and sign lettering. Its consistent, high-ink construction suggests an emphasis on bold readability and a distinctly heritage/industrial flavor.
The design relies on strong internal negative shapes and flat terminals to maintain legibility despite the heavy weight. In longer lines it produces a forceful texture, so spacing and line length will significantly affect readability and perceived tightness.