Slab Contrasted Lymo 9 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, labels, retro, friendly, playful, rugged, loud, nostalgia, impact, approachability, display clarity, poster voice, chunky, rounded, soft serifs, bracketed, ink-trap feel.
A heavy, chunky slab-serif with rounded corners and broad, softened terminals. Strokes are thick with noticeable contrast, and the slab serifs are generously bracketed, creating a cushioned, stamped look rather than a sharp, geometric one. Counters are relatively compact, and joins often show small notches and pinch points that read like ink-traps or typewriter-era shaping. Overall spacing and widths feel lively and uneven in a controlled way, giving the text a bouncy rhythm in headlines and short lines.
Best suited for headlines, poster copy, packaging, and brand marks where strong, friendly impact is needed. It can work for short blocks of text or pull quotes at larger sizes, but its dense color and chunky details are most effective in display contexts and on high-contrast backgrounds.
The tone is warm and informal, with a retro print flavor that suggests posters, labels, and display typography. Its softened slabs and chunky construction convey confidence and approachability, while the notched details add a slightly gritty, mechanical character.
The design appears intended to deliver a nostalgic slab-serif voice with softened edges and sturdy letterforms, balancing legibility with personality. The bracketed slabs and notched joins suggest an aim toward vintage print/industrial cues while keeping the overall feel approachable and fun.
The uppercase has a sturdy, sign-like presence, while the lowercase leans rounded and buoyant, especially in bowls and shoulders. Numerals are similarly weighty and friendly, designed to stand out clearly at display sizes. The strong black mass and compact counters make it more impactful than delicate, favoring bold statements over subtlety.