Slab Contrasted Rody 1 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arcanite Slab' by 38-lineart, 'Equip Slab' and 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Pragmatica Slab Serif' by ParaType, 'PF Centro Slab Pro' by Parachute, 'Exo Slab Pro' by Polimateria, 'Quadon' by René Bieder, 'Tabac Slab' by Suitcase Type Foundry, and 'Kondolarge' by TypeK (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, signage, assertive, vintage, editorial, sporty, industrial, impact, heritage feel, ruggedness, readability, blocky, chunky, bracketed, ink-trap hints, compact apertures.
A heavy, slab-serif display face with broad proportions, strong rectangular serifs, and subtly bracketed joins that soften corners without losing its blocky presence. Strokes feel sturdy and mostly even, with only modest modulation, giving the letters a dense, poster-ready texture. Counters are relatively tight and apertures lean compact, while terminals and corners show small cut-ins and notches that add a faint ink-trap/woodtype flavor. The lowercase is robust and upright with a steady rhythm, and figures are squat and powerful, built to read as solid shapes at larger sizes.
This font is well suited to headlines, posters, and large editorial typography where a firm slab-serif voice is desired. It also fits branding and packaging that aims for a rugged, traditional, or sports-oriented feel, and it can work for signage or labels where bold letterforms need to hold their shape.
The overall tone is bold and confident, with a classic American slab-serif attitude that reads as both vintage and workmanlike. It projects strength and practicality, making text feel punchy and attention-seeking rather than delicate or refined.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact slab-serif look that balances vintage cues with clean, sturdy construction. Its heavy serifs, wide stance, and compact counters prioritize authority and visibility, while the subtle cut-ins and bracketing provide distinctive texture and a crafted, print-forward personality.
At paragraph scale in the sample, the weight creates a strong typographic color and a slightly compressed internal whitespace, which amplifies impact but suggests it will perform best with generous tracking and leading. The design’s small notches and squared details add character that becomes more apparent as size increases.