Slab Contrasted Lesy 6 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, labels, retro, editorial, western, sturdy, confident, display impact, vintage tone, print texture, firm readability, bracketed, ink-trap feel, round terminals, soft corners, heavy serifs.
A sturdy slab-serif with generous weight and subtly modulated strokes, pairing thick, squared serifs with noticeably rounded joins and corners. The letterforms show a friendly, slightly soft geometry: curves are full and open, counters are ample, and many terminals end in blunt, squared finishes that keep the texture dense and even. Serifs read as bold and mostly bracketed, giving the shapes a grounded footprint, while small details (like the crisp notches and occasional tucked-in joins) add a mildly “inked” or stamped character. Numerals are robust and straightforward, matching the same heavy-footed slab rhythm seen in the capitals.
Best suited to display typography where its bold slabs and softened contours can carry personality—headlines, posters, product packaging, labels, and brand marks. It can also work for short editorial subheads or pull quotes where a sturdy, vintage-flavored voice is desired.
The overall tone feels vintage and workmanlike—evoking posters, packaging, and editorial headlines with a touch of old-West or collegiate sturdiness. It communicates confidence and approachability rather than refinement, with a warm, print-like personality that suggests analog production.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, legible slab-serif with a nostalgic, print-forward texture—combining assertive serifs and solid proportions with softened edges to feel approachable and slightly stamped.
In text, the heavy slabs and rounded corners create a strong horizontal emphasis and a slightly compressed, punchy word image. The shapes maintain clear differentiation between similar forms (such as I/l/1 and O/0) through slab bases and distinct terminals, supporting quick recognition in display settings.