Slab Contrasted Lehu 3 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, newspapers, editorial design, headlines, editorial, bookish, confident, classic, sturdy, readability, editorial tone, strong presence, classic utility, slab serif, bracketed serifs, rounded corners, open counters, strong baseline.
A sturdy slab-serif with bracketed, blocky terminals and a clear, moderately contrasted stroke structure. Serifs are broad and confident, with softened joins that keep the texture from feeling overly rigid. Round letters show generous, open counters, while verticals read strong and steady; the overall rhythm is even and readable, with slightly condensed interior shapes balanced by ample sidebearings. Numerals and caps share the same solid, grounded construction, producing a consistent page color in text.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a strong serif texture supports comfortable scanning. It also works effectively for headlines, pull quotes, and section headings that need a confident, classic slab-serif character without sacrificing clarity.
The tone is traditional and editorial, projecting authority without feeling severe. Its chunky serifs and calm proportions give it a dependable, slightly nostalgic voice that suits serious, print-leaning typography.
Likely intended to deliver a dependable slab-serif voice for text and display, combining traditional readability with bold, unmistakable terminals. The design emphasizes stability, clarity, and a strong typographic footprint across both capitals and lowercase.
The design leans on clear differentiation between similar forms, with robust horizontals and emphatic slab terminals helping letters hold their shape at smaller sizes. In larger settings the prominent serifs become a defining stylistic feature, giving headlines a confident, poster-like presence while remaining legible.