Slab Contrasted Leje 10 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, branding, signage, packaging, traditional, scholarly, confident, institutional, authority, readability, editorial tone, clarity, stability, bracketed, sturdy, crisp, ink-trap free, open counters.
This typeface is a bracketed slab serif with sturdy, rectangular serifs and clear, moderately contrasted strokes. The letterforms are broad and steady, with generous internal counters and a calm, even rhythm across words. Joins are clean and mostly straight-sided, while curved characters (C, O, S) keep smooth bowls that sit firmly on the baseline. The lowercase shows a single-storey g and a single-storey a, with a compact, readable construction and vertical terminals that reinforce a solid, print-like texture.
It suits headlines and subheads where you want an authoritative, print-forward look, as well as editorial layouts that benefit from a stable, readable slab serif. The strong serifs and broad proportions also work well for branding systems, posters, and signage where clarity and presence are important.
The overall tone feels editorial and traditional, with a confident, workmanlike presence. It reads as serious and dependable rather than ornamental, evoking book typography, campus signage, and newspaper-style emphasis. The wide stance and strong slabs add authority without becoming overly heavy or aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust slab-serif voice with a traditional editorial character: strong baseline anchoring, clear counters, and steady rhythm for dependable reading and display use. It aims for familiarity and authority while staying clean and contemporary in its detailing.
The figures are clear and sturdy, with simple, legible shapes that match the letterforms’ grounded proportions. Capitals present a formal, stable silhouette, while the lowercase adds a slightly more approachable voice through its simplified a and g. Spacing appears open enough to keep long lines readable while preserving a strong, dark typographic color.