Slab Contrasted Leje 5 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, packaging, bookish, traditional, confident, academic, readability, editorial tone, classic slab, print texture, brand trust, slab serif, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, round counters, sturdy stems.
A sturdy slab-serif with clearly bracketed, rectangular serifs and moderate stroke contrast. The letterforms lean toward rounded bowls and open counters, with a steady, readable rhythm in text. Uppercase characters feel structured and fairly wide, while lowercase shows distinct, slightly lively details such as a single-storey “a” and “g,” a ball-terminal “f,” and compact, firm shoulders on “m” and “n.” Numerals are clear and conventional, with generous curves and stable bases that keep figures even in running text.
Well-suited to editorial typography, books, and magazine layouts where a strong serif presence supports comfortable reading. It also works effectively for headlines, pull quotes, and brand or packaging applications that benefit from a traditional, trustworthy slab-serif tone.
The overall tone is classic and composed, evoking an editorial and academic voice with a touch of warmth. Its solid slabs and measured contrast convey authority and reliability without feeling overly rigid.
The design appears intended to deliver robust readability and a classic slab-serif personality, pairing confident, bracketed serifs with rounded forms for an authoritative yet friendly texture in both text and display settings.
Serifs are prominent enough to anchor lines and improve horizontal continuity, giving paragraphs a textured, print-like color. The design balances geometric firmness in the slabs with softened curves in rounds, which helps it stay approachable at display sizes as well as in longer passages.