Slab Contrasted Lybu 7 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, confident, retro, industrial, athletic, assertive, impact, durability, heritage, display, slab-serif, blocky, heavy, ink-trap hints, rounded corners.
A heavy slab-serif with compact proportions and broad, rectangular serifs that read as solid “feet” rather than delicate brackets. Strokes are thick and generally uniform, with modest internal contrast that shows up most in curved joins and counters. Curves are generously rounded, producing soft corners on forms like C, G, O, and S, while the slabs stay crisp and flat. Counters are relatively tight, terminals are blunt, and several letters show small notches/ink-trap-like cut-ins at joins, reinforcing a sturdy, print-oriented construction. Numerals are wide and weighty, with simple, high-impact silhouettes.
Best suited to display sizes where its thick slabs and compact counters can deliver maximum punch—headlines, posters, product marks, and bold packaging. It can also work for short blocks of text such as labels or pull quotes when strong emphasis and a rugged, vintage voice are desired.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, with a distinctly retro, workwear feel. It evokes signage, athletic or collegiate environments, and utilitarian labeling—confident, slightly rugged, and built to stand out. The rounded curves keep it approachable despite the heavy mass.
Designed to provide a high-impact slab-serif voice with strong presence and dependable legibility at display sizes. The broad serifs, softened curves, and occasional ink-trap-like detailing suggest an aim toward durable reproduction and a classic, industrial/heritage character.
In text, the dense color and strong serifs create a pronounced horizontal rhythm, making lines feel anchored and emphatic. The lowercase is similarly robust, with single-storey shapes and compact counters that prioritize impact over delicacy.