Slab Contrasted Lebi 7 is a light, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, branding, packaging, bookish, retro, scholarly, trustworthy, text readability, classic voice, editorial utility, heritage tone, durable texture, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, readable, soft serif.
A contrasted slab serif with clearly bracketed, blocky serifs and softly tapered joins that keep the texture smooth rather than mechanical. Stems are moderately robust with noticeable thick–thin modulation, while curves (C, O, S) are round and even, giving the design a steady, readable rhythm. The lowercase shows traditional, text-oriented construction (single-storey a and g, a compact ear on g, and a left-curving tail on y), and the figures are oldstyle with varying heights and extenders that blend naturally with running text. Overall spacing and proportions produce a calm, durable page color that stays legible at paragraph sizes.
Well suited to long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a sturdy serif texture is desired. It also works for magazine heads, institutional or heritage-leaning branding, and packaging that benefits from a classic, trustworthy voice.
The font conveys an editorial, bookish tone with a classic, slightly vintage flavor. Its slab serifs add authority and stability, while the gentle bracketing and moderated contrast keep it approachable rather than rigid.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust, text-first slab serif that balances authority with comfortable readability. By combining bracketed slabs, moderated contrast, and oldstyle numerals, it aims to feel traditional and literate while remaining versatile across display and paragraph settings.
The sample text shows strong performance in continuous reading: the serifs help guide the eye along the line, and the oldstyle numerals feel integrated into the lowercase rhythm. Uppercase forms are solid and traditional, suitable for headings without appearing overly formal or ornamental.