Slab Contrasted Leri 7 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logos, western, industrial, editorial, assertive, vintage, impact, heritage, wood-type feel, brand voice, slab serif, bracketed, blocky, sturdy, high-ink.
A heavy slab-serif design with broad, squared terminals and subtly bracketed serifs that soften the joins into the stems. Strokes show noticeable thick–thin modulation for a slab style, with rounded shoulders and bowls (notably in C, G, O, and e) contrasted against flat, horizontal slabs. Proportions are generous and slightly condensed in places, with compact counters and a strong baseline presence; numerals are similarly weighty and geometric, maintaining the same blocky rhythm. Overall spacing and fit read as display-oriented, prioritizing punch and silhouette clarity over delicate detail.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, event graphics, and branded signage where strong color and a firm silhouette are desirable. It can also work on packaging and identity marks that want a rugged, heritage-leaning slab-serif presence, particularly at medium to large sizes where the bracketing and contrast read clearly.
The tone is confident and workmanlike, evoking classic wood type, posters, and utilitarian signage. Its dense weight and squared serifs communicate authority and durability, while the mild bracketing and rounded curves add a familiar, vintage warmth rather than a purely mechanical feel.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic slab-serif impact with a slightly vintage, wood-type sensibility—balancing squared, blocky serifs with rounded inner shapes to stay readable while projecting strength. It prioritizes a bold editorial voice and high visibility for attention-grabbing typography.
Uppercase forms are especially commanding and rectangular in their stance, while lowercase retains readable, sturdy shapes with short, thick serifs and compact apertures. The ampersand and punctuation in the sample text match the same bold, block-printed voice, helping multi-line settings hold together as a cohesive, poster-like texture.