Slab Contrasted Lemo 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, robust, classic, editorial, confident, collegiate, display impact, print authority, vintage flavor, sturdy legibility, bracketed serifs, soft corners, ink-trap notches, heavy slabs, round counters.
A sturdy slab-serif with heavy, bracketed slabs and rounded joins that keep the dense weight feeling smooth rather than rigid. Strokes show noticeable contrast for a slab style, with thick verticals and slightly lighter connecting strokes, and counters that remain fairly open in the rounds. Several letters feature small interior notches at serif junctions, giving a subtly “cut” or ink-trap-like detail that adds crispness at the edges. The lowercase is compact and rhythmic, with a single-storey a and g, broad bowls, and a short, blocky t; numerals are wide and strongly shaped with prominent slab terminals.
Best suited to headlines and short text where a firm, authoritative voice is needed—posters, branding systems, packaging labels, and signage. The weight and slab structure hold up well at larger sizes, and the open counters help keep words readable when set tightly in bold display lines.
The overall tone is assertive and traditional, leaning toward vintage printing and institutional signage. Its heavy slabs and rounded shaping project confidence and warmth, while the notched details add a touch of craft and utilitarian practicality. The result feels both classic and attention-getting, without becoming ornamental.
The font appears designed to deliver a dependable, print-forward slab-serif voice with extra punch for display use. Its combination of heavy slabs, moderated contrast, and refined notches suggests an aim to balance rugged legibility with a slightly crafted, vintage editorial character.
The design maintains strong silhouette clarity in capitals and figures, while the lowercase introduces a slightly more conversational texture. Wide letters like W and generous round forms increase presence in display settings, and the flat, substantial serifs help anchor lines visually.