Slab Contrasted Lysi 9 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, industrial, vintage, friendly, confident, utilitarian, impact, legibility, heritage, branding, blocky, bracketed, softened, sturdy, inky.
A heavy slab serif with broad, squared forms and softened corners, giving the lettershapes a compact, blocky presence. The serifs are thick and strongly bracketed, with a clear connection into the stems that emphasizes solidity over delicacy. Counters are relatively tight and the curves (notably in C, G, O, S) are rounded but weighty, while diagonals (A, V, W, X) stay robust and stable. Stroke contrast is noticeable but restrained, producing an even, inky rhythm that holds together well in dense setting.
Best suited to headlines, display typography, and branding where a strong, dependable voice is needed. It works well for packaging, labels, and signage that benefit from high visual impact and a familiar vintage-industrial flavor, and can also serve short blocks of text when set with generous spacing.
The overall tone feels sturdy and practical with a warm, approachable edge—suggesting classic workwear, signage, and old-school print. Its strong slabs and compact shapes project confidence and straightforwardness, leaning more toward dependable and familiar than refined or academic.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, hard-wearing slab-serif look with enough rounding and bracketing to stay inviting rather than harsh. It prioritizes presence and legibility in display contexts, echoing traditional print and signage forms while maintaining a clean, consistent structure.
Uppercase characters read especially emphatic due to their broad proportions and substantial serifs, while lowercase maintains a friendly, readable texture at larger sizes. Numerals follow the same sturdy logic, with rounded forms (8, 9, 0) appearing full and heavy and straighter figures (1, 4, 7) staying blunt and workmanlike.