Slab Square Leme 5 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logos, western, circus, retro, rugged, playful, wood-type feel, vintage display, themed branding, attention-grabbing, bracketed serifs, ink-trap feel, notched, stamped, decorative.
A decorative slab serif with bold, squared-off serifs and pronounced bracketed joins that create a carved, notched silhouette. The strokes show clear contrast, with heavy verticals and thinner connecting curves, and many corners appear slightly cut in or scooped, giving an ink-trap or stamped impression. Counters are generally open and rounded, while terminals stay crisp and blocky, producing a rhythmic, punchy texture in text. Uppercase forms are sturdy and compact, and the numerals follow the same chunky slab logic with strong, flat feet and tops.
Best suited to display applications such as posters, headlines, event branding, packaging labels, and signage where the bold slabs and notched detailing can be appreciated. It can also work for short logo wordmarks or titles that want a vintage, theatrical voice rather than a neutral text color.
The overall tone reads vintage and showy, with a distinctly old-time, poster-like character. Its chunky slabs and notched details suggest a lively, theatrical mood that can feel western, circus, or saloon-inspired while staying legible at display sizes.
The design appears intended to evoke classic wood-type and stamped display lettering, combining robust slab serifs with cut-in detailing to add character and a handcrafted edge. It prioritizes strong silhouette and themed personality for attention-grabbing typography.
In running text the dense black shapes and interior notches create a lively sparkle, but the strong decorative detailing can build visual noise at smaller sizes. The design’s distinctive slab-and-notch motif is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, reinforcing a cohesive, branded look.