Slab Contrasted Lysi 5 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logotypes, western, playful, retro, poster, sturdy, high impact, nostalgic, display first, characterful slabs, bracketed, blocky, rounded, ink-trap, bouncy.
A heavy slab-serif with chunky, bracketed serifs and softly rounded corners that keep the mass from feeling harsh. Strokes show noticeable but not extreme contrast, and many joins exhibit small notches and ink-trap-like cut-ins that add texture and help open up counters at this weight. The proportions feel compact with wide, sturdy stems and generous bowls; curves are smooth and slightly squarish, and terminals are consistently blunt. Overall rhythm is punchy and high-impact, with a slightly irregular, hand-set feel created by the serif shapes and the lively interior cut-ins.
Best suited for posters, headlines, signage, and packaging where a bold, vintage-forward voice is needed. It can also work for short branding phrases or logotypes that benefit from chunky slab serifs and a playful, retro rhythm.
The typeface conveys a bold, old-time showbill energy—confident, friendly, and attention-seeking. Its chunky slabs and rounded forms suggest a vintage Americana or circus-poster tone, while the small notches and lively shapes add a playful, slightly rambunctious character.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif foundation, combining sturdy construction with decorative notches and rounded edges to evoke a nostalgic, poster-style personality.
In text, the weight creates strong color and clear word shapes, but the dense forms and decorative cut-ins make it better suited to larger sizes where its detailing and counters remain clear. Numerals and capitals feel especially headline-ready, with a robust, display-oriented presence.