Slab Contrasted Leri 4 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, sports branding, industrial, editorial, western, retro, confident, impact, authority, heritage, display, bracketed, blocky, sturdy, high-ink, compact.
A heavy, bracketed slab serif with compact proportions and a strong, poster-like color on the page. Stems are thick and steady, with squared terminals and broad rectangular serifs that soften into the stems via visible bracketing. Curves (C, G, O, S) are full and rounded, while joins and corners remain crisp, producing a disciplined rhythm. Counters are moderately open for the weight, and the overall texture is dark and even, with slightly varied widths across letters and figures.
Best suited to headlines, titles, posters, and short bursts of copy where its weight and slab structure can provide impact and immediate legibility. It also fits packaging, labels, and signage that benefit from a sturdy, heritage-leaning voice. For extended text, it will be most comfortable at larger sizes with ample spacing.
The typeface conveys a sturdy, no-nonsense tone that feels reminiscent of wood type and early advertising. Its bold slabs and compact shapes read as assertive and practical, with a faint vintage and workwear character. The overall impression is confident and emphatic rather than delicate or airy.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong slab-serif voice with a classic, print-forward feel—optimized for display settings that need firmness, clarity, and a traditional sense of authority. Its bracketed slabs and compact forms suggest a focus on durable, attention-grabbing typography rather than minimalism.
In the sample text, the dense stroke weight and substantial serifs create strong horizontal emphasis, helping lines feel anchored and stable. Numerals match the letterforms’ blocky construction and carry the same headline-forward presence. At smaller sizes the dark texture may require generous tracking or leading to keep paragraphs from feeling heavy.