Slab Contrasted Leba 3 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This typeface is a sturdy slab serif with pronounced, squared serifs and subtly bracketed joins. Strokes show clear (but not extreme) contrast, with confident verticals and slightly lighter connecting strokes that keep the texture lively. Terminals and corners have a mildly softened, ink-conscious feel, and several joins suggest small ink-trap-like notches that help maintain clarity at text sizes. Proportions are generously set with open counters and a steady, readable rhythm across both uppercase and lowercase, while numerals follow the same solid, print-oriented construction.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as magazines, book interiors, and academic or cultural publishing where a classic slab serif voice is desirable. It also scales effectively for headlines and display settings, and can lend a crafted, print-forward feel to packaging and posters.
The overall tone feels editorial and traditional, with a hint of vintage printing character. It reads as dependable and institutional—appropriate for content that aims to feel established and carefully set rather than trendy or minimalist.
The design appears intended to blend robust slab-serif presence with comfortable readability, offering a traditional print texture that remains clear in continuous text. Its details suggest an aim toward practical, publication-friendly performance with a touch of old-style charm.
In paragraphs the font forms a dark, even color with clear word shapes, aided by strong serifs and distinct letterforms. The slab structure gives it authority, while the moderated contrast and open interiors keep it from becoming heavy or claustrophobic in running text.