Slab Contrasted Leba 7 is a light, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, book interior, newsprint, reports, typewriter, utilitarian, academic, retro, readability, document tone, classic utility, typewriter homage, editorial clarity, slab serif, bracketed, rounded joins, ink-trap feel, open apertures.
A slab-serif design with gently bracketed, rectangular serifs and a crisp, mechanical rhythm. Strokes show clear but not extreme contrast, with sturdy horizontals and slightly finer connecting curves. Counters are open and round, terminals stay blunt and squared, and curves (notably in C, G, O, Q, and e) feel smooth and controlled rather than calligraphic. The lowercase has a straightforward, readable build with a two-storey g, a simple earless-style t, and compact, squared feet on many letters; numerals are plain and workmanlike with stable baselines and consistent slab treatment.
This font suits extended reading in editorial layouts, book interiors, and report-style documents where a sturdy serif can maintain clarity. It also works well for headings and pull quotes that want a typewriter-leaning, utilitarian voice without becoming overly decorative.
The overall tone is pragmatic and familiar, evoking typewritten and editorial typography. It reads as serious, functional, and a bit nostalgic, with a restrained industrial character that feels at home in documents and technical or academic contexts.
The design appears intended to deliver dependable readability with a classic slab-serif, typewriter-adjacent texture. It prioritizes consistent structure, open counters, and a disciplined rhythm to perform well in practical, text-driven settings.
The serif treatment remains consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, helping text color stay even in paragraphs. Rounded brackets and slightly softened joints keep the design from feeling harsh, while the firm slabs maintain a confident, structured presence.