Slab Contrasted Lymo 11 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logotypes, western, poster, friendly, vintage, sturdy, impact, warmth, nostalgia, bracketed, rounded, ink-trap feel, soft corners, heavy terminals.
A heavy, slab-serif design with softly rounded corners and pronounced, bracketed slabs that create a chunky, confident silhouette. Strokes show noticeable contrast for the style, with sturdy verticals and slightly lighter joins, and the serifs read as broad caps rather than sharp wedges. Counters are generous and mostly rounded, while curves and joins have a subtly softened, almost ink-trap-like treatment that keeps forms open at display sizes. Overall spacing is even and blocky, with a compact, punchy rhythm that holds together well in dense settings.
Best suited to display settings where its heavy slabs and softened details can be appreciated—headlines, posters, brand marks, packaging, and signage. It can also work for short bursts of text (pull quotes, labels, menus) where a bold, vintage voice is desired without sacrificing overall clarity.
The font communicates a classic, workmanlike tone with a warm, approachable edge—evoking retro signage, old-school packaging, and Western-influenced display typography. Its rounded slabs and thick terminals feel friendly and grounded rather than formal, making it read as confident and slightly playful.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust slab-serif look with a friendlier, more tactile finish—combining strong, sign-painter-like presence with softened corners and open counters for readable, attention-grabbing display typography.
Distinctive slab terminals and softened joins give the face a stamped or printed impression, especially in the lowercase. The numerals share the same sturdy, rounded construction, keeping mixed text consistent and poster-ready.