Slab Contrasted Lemy 5 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, signage, confident, retro, athletic, editorial, industrial, impact, heritage feel, strong branding, print display, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap hints, sturdy, compact counters.
A heavy, block-forward slab serif with broad proportions, rounded shoulders, and strongly bracketed slabs that read as carved, rectangular terminals. Strokes are thick with noticeable but controlled contrast, and the joins show subtle cut-ins that hint at ink-trap behavior in tight corners. Curves are smooth and generous (notably in O/C/S), while horizontals and slabs stay flat and weighty, creating a steady baseline and a dense color. Lowercase forms are robust with compact internal spaces, and the figures are bold and highly poster-oriented, favoring simple, sturdy silhouettes.
Best suited to display applications where mass and presence are desired—headlines, posters, branding, and packaging—especially when set with generous tracking or ample line spacing. It can also work for short editorial callouts, labels, and signage where strong shapes aid quick recognition.
The overall tone is assertive and workmanlike, with a distinctly American, vintage flavor reminiscent of varsity, packaging, and classic print display. Its weight and wide stance convey confidence and durability, while the softened curves keep it approachable rather than severe.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver maximum visual impact with a sturdy slab-serif voice, balancing vintage cues with clean, contemporary consistency. The combination of broad proportions, bracketed slabs, and dense stroke weight suggests an intention to hold up in bold, attention-driven settings.
The design emphasizes strong slab presence and consistent rhythm, so letterforms feel stable and uniform in blocks of text. Tight apertures and compact counters increase impact at large sizes, but also make the texture feel dense in paragraph settings.