Slab Contrasted Lema 4 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, book covers, branding, confident, heritage, sturdy, scholarly, impact, readability, tradition, authority, print feel, bracketed serifs, ink-trap feel, soft terminals, compact, high-ink.
A robust slab-serif with heavy, bracketed slabs and a slightly softened, ink-friendly silhouette. Stems are thick and confident with moderate internal contrast, and curves show gentle squaring where they meet the serifs. Counters are relatively compact, giving the design a dense, punchy color on the page. The lowercase mixes sturdy, traditional forms with a few idiosyncratic details (notably a single-storey-style ‘g’ and rounded, weighty bowls), while figures appear lining and firmly built for headline use.
Works best where strong typographic presence is needed—headlines, deck type, pull quotes, posters, and packaging. It can also serve as a characterful text companion at moderate sizes where a firm, traditional slab-serif voice is desired.
The overall tone is authoritative and classic, with a warm, slightly old-school print character. It feels dependable and institutional rather than delicate, evoking editorial seriousness and vintage signage or book typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, readable slab-serif with a classic print sensibility—prioritizing impact, stability, and a familiar editorial rhythm while retaining a few distinctive, friendly details in the lowercase.
The serifs read as substantial and supportive, producing strong horizontal emphasis and a steady rhythm in text. At larger sizes the distinctive slab joins and rounded inner corners become more noticeable, adding personality without becoming ornamental.