Slab Contrasted Lymo 1 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, editorial, branding, vintage, typewriter, sturdy, friendly, nostalgic utility, print presence, sturdy readability, warm authority, bracketed, rounded, soft terminals, compact counters, heavy serifs.
A robust slab serif with heavy, rounded bracketed serifs and softened corners throughout. Strokes are thick with noticeable (but not extreme) modulation, and the letterforms lean on broad, open shapes rather than sharp angularity. Counters are compact and the joins are smooth, giving the design a slightly cushioned, inked feel. The numerals and caps share the same sturdy, blocky construction, while the lowercase keeps a simple, workmanlike structure with clear, sturdy stems and short, confident arms.
Best suited for headlines and short-to-medium blocks of text where a strong, characterful slab presence is desired—posters, magazine headlines, packaging, and brand marks that want a vintage or workwear sensibility. It also performs well for labels and signage-style applications where sturdy, high-impact letterforms are needed.
The overall tone feels retro and utilitarian, recalling mid‑century printing and typewriter-era signage, but with a friendlier softness due to the rounded slab treatment. It communicates dependability and straightforwardness, with a touch of nostalgia and editorial character.
The font appears designed to deliver a durable slab-serif voice with a nostalgic, print-forward feel, balancing heavy serifs and substantial stems with rounded shaping for approachability and smoother texture in text.
The rhythm in text is dense and emphatic, with strong horizontals and pronounced slabs that create a steady baseline. The design’s softened edges and bracketed serifs help prevent it from feeling overly rigid at display sizes, while still reading as bold and authoritative.