Slab Contrasted Lyro 12 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Presley Slab' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, sturdy, retro, assertive, workmanlike, friendly, impact, durability, readability, vintage tone, signage clarity, slab serif, bracketed, heavy serifs, rounded terminals, compact counters.
A sturdy slab-serif with chunky, strongly bracketed serifs and a compact, blocky build. Strokes are heavy and mostly even, with modest contrast showing up in curved letters and joins. The lowercase has a squat, readable rhythm with rounded bowls and soft transitions, while the uppercase feels more rigid and signlike. Counters are relatively tight and apertures tend to be small, giving text a dense, ink-rich color. Numerals match the weight and presence of the letters, with simple, robust shapes designed for clarity at display sizes.
Well suited to headlines and short blocks of copy where a dense, high-impact texture is desirable. It works especially well for posters, packaging, signage, and brand marks that want a vintage-meets-industrial voice and strong letter presence.
The overall tone is confident and practical, with a vintage, print-and-poster sensibility. It reads as dependable and a bit industrial, balancing friendliness from its rounded curves with authority from its thick slabs and compact spacing.
The design appears intended to deliver a highly legible, no-nonsense slab-serif voice with a classic print feel. Its heavy bracketed serifs and compact proportions emphasize durability and visibility, prioritizing strong texture and recognition in display applications.
In paragraph settings the heavy serifs create a strong horizontal emphasis, producing a distinctive texture that stays consistent line to line. The design’s tight counters and sturdy detailing make it particularly impactful in larger sizes, where the bracketed slabs and rounded joins are most evident.