Slab Contrasted Leje 13 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, branding, industrial, typewriter, retro, utilitarian, rugged, impact, clarity, retro tone, utility, authority, slab serif, square terminals, sturdy, mechanical, bracketed slabs.
A sturdy slab serif with broad proportions, squared-off terminals, and prominent rectangular serifs that read as confident blocks at the ends of stems. Strokes show noticeable but not extreme contrast, with thicker verticals and slightly lighter connecting strokes, giving the forms a crisp, engineered rhythm. Curves are generously rounded yet controlled, often meeting stems with clean, almost machined joins, and counters tend toward open, simple shapes. The overall texture is bold and even on the line, with a consistent, slightly condensed-in-detail feel in joints and crossbars that reinforces a practical, built-to-last character.
Well-suited for headlines, subheads, and display settings where strong serifs and a structured rhythm add impact. It can also work for editorial pull quotes, packaging, and brand systems that want an industrial or typewriter-adjacent voice, especially when paired with simpler sans companions.
The tone is utilitarian and industrial, with a clear nod to typewriter and mid-century printed matter. It feels reliable and workmanlike rather than delicate, projecting a no-nonsense, mechanical confidence that suits functional messaging and retro-styled branding.
The design appears intended to deliver a tough, practical slab-serif voice with a mechanical, print-era sensibility. Its broad stance and emphatic serifs aim to provide high visibility and a distinctive, utilitarian texture across both uppercase and lowercase text.
In text, the strong slab terminals create a pronounced horizontal emphasis, producing a stable, grounded color on the page. The design maintains clarity through distinctive shapes and firm stroke endings, which helps it hold up in bold headlines and short-to-medium reading sizes.