Slab Contrasted Lymo 3 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, editorial, logotypes, vintage, typewriter, friendly, robust, retro texture, sturdy readability, warm branding, print feel, bracketed serifs, soft corners, rounded slabs, ink-trap feel, low stress.
A sturdy slab serif with generously rounded, bracketed terminals and soft, squared-off joins. Strokes show noticeable modulation, with heavier verticals and lighter internal curves, while the serifs read as bold, cushioned slabs that give the outlines a slightly stamped, inky finish. Counters are open and largely circular, and the lowercase shows single-storey forms (notably the a and g) that keep the texture informal and readable. Overall rhythm is even and steady, with broad letterforms and confident spacing that supports strong word shapes.
This font performs best in display and short-to-medium text applications where its bold serifs and rounded details can register clearly—headlines, pull quotes, packaging, menus, and editorial titling. It can also work for logo wordmarks and labels that want a dependable, retro-leaning voice without becoming overly decorative.
The design conveys a vintage, typewriter-adjacent warmth—confident and practical rather than sleek. Its rounded slabs and slightly blunted details create a friendly, approachable tone with a hint of analog grit, suited to storytelling and heritage-flavored branding.
The letterforms appear designed to blend robust slab-serif structure with softened, inked edges for an approachable, throwback feel. It aims for strong legibility and a distinctive printed texture, balancing sturdiness with friendly, rounded finishing.
Uppercase forms feel sturdy and compact in silhouette, while the numerals are clear and characterful, with rounded curves and slab-ended strokes that match the letterforms. The sample text shows good cohesion across mixed-case settings, maintaining a consistent “printed” color without looking overly mechanical.