Slab Contrasted Lefe 7 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, packaging, branding, vintage, industrial, authoritative, rugged, impact, heritage, readability, compact set, print flavor, slab serif, bracketed serifs, ink-trap feel, compact, high-contrast details.
A compact slab-serif with sturdy, bracketed serifs and a predominantly vertical, upright build. Strokes show a clear but not extreme contrast, with thick main stems and slightly finer joining strokes that sharpen the rhythm in text. The serifs read as squared and weighty, with subtle rounding/bracketing at joins that keeps the heavy forms from feeling overly rigid. Counters are relatively tight and the overall footprint is economical, helping lines pack densely while maintaining strong letter presence.
Best suited for headlines, subheads, and short blocks of copy where a strong, compact slab-serif voice is desired. It can work well for editorial layouts, posters, and brand applications that benefit from a traditional, slightly industrial presence, and it holds up convincingly in bold, high-impact numerals.
The tone is assertive and workmanlike, with a vintage, print-era flavor that recalls newspaper headlines and traditional display typography. Its heavy slabs and compact proportions give it an authoritative, slightly rugged voice—confident rather than delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver a dense, authoritative slab-serif texture that feels rooted in traditional printing and display work. Its compact proportions and emphatic serifs aim for strong impact and clear word-shape in attention-grabbing settings.
In the sample text, the dense color and strong verticals create a dark, consistent texture, especially in mixed-case settings. Numerals are bold and blocky, matching the letterforms’ stout structure and reinforcing a utilitarian, signage-like solidity.