Slab Contrasted Leje 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, subheads, posters, editorial, packaging, typewriter, vintage, utilitarian, sturdy, legibility, ruggedness, retro print, authoritative tone, workhorse text, slab-serif, bracketed, ink-trap feel, rounded joins, high readability.
A sturdy slab-serif with pronounced, rectangular serifs and softly bracketed joins that keep the heavy terminals from feeling abrupt. Strokes show noticeable contrast for a slab design, with round letters carrying slightly thinner curved sections against robust verticals. The lowercase is compact with a straightforward, workmanlike skeleton; bowls are rounded and counters stay open for clarity. Numerals are similarly solid and legible, with an oldstyle-leaning, print-oriented presence and strong baseline anchoring.
Well-suited to headlines and subheads where its slab structure and strong rhythm can carry personality without sacrificing legibility. It also works effectively for short paragraphs in editorial layouts, pull quotes, signage, and packaging where a sturdy, vintage-leaning voice is desired.
The overall tone is pragmatic and familiar, evoking typewriter and industrial printing aesthetics while remaining polished enough for contemporary editorial use. It reads confident and dependable rather than delicate, with a subtle retro warmth from the rounded shaping and bold slabs.
The design appears intended to blend the authority of a classic slab-serif with the everyday practicality of typewriter and print ephemera, prioritizing clear forms, durable serifs, and a steady reading texture.
Serifs are wide and consistent, giving lines of text a strong horizontal rhythm and a slightly mechanical cadence. Terminals and junctions appear intentionally reinforced, which helps the design hold up in heavier text settings and in reproduction scenarios where edges may soften.