Slab Contrasted Lesy 9 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, editorial, assertive, retro, impact, clarity, tradition, sturdiness, slab serif, bracketed, robust, ink-trap feel, heavy serifs.
A robust slab-serif design with pronounced, squared serifs and subtly bracketed joins that soften the transitions into stems. Strokes are heavy and steady, with noticeable (but not delicate) contrast that adds shape to rounds and counters. The lowercase shows compact, sturdy forms with large, open counters, while terminals often finish in firm slabs that give words a strong horizontal rhythm. Curves (like C, G, O, S) are full and smooth, and the overall texture reads dense and confident, with slightly irregular widths across glyphs that lend a more utilitarian, typeset feel than a strictly geometric one.
Best suited to display sizes where the slab details and strong rhythm can carry personality—headlines, posters, badges, packaging, and branding marks. It can also work for short blocks of editorial text or pull quotes when a dense, traditional tone is desired and ample spacing is available.
The font conveys a solid, workmanlike voice—confident, practical, and slightly vintage. Its heavy slabs and compact letterforms suggest a traditional print or signage sensibility, balancing friendliness with an assertive, no-nonsense tone.
Likely designed to deliver a sturdy, print-forward slab-serif presence with clear, authoritative letterforms. The emphasis on heavy serifs, compact shapes, and controlled contrast suggests an intention to evoke classic typesetting and practical signage while maintaining legibility in bold settings.
The numerals and capitals emphasize weight and stability, with prominent serifs that create strong baseline and cap-line anchoring. In text, the face holds together as a dark, even color, with clear word shapes aided by generous counters and uncomplicated construction.