Slab Contrasted Roly 10 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, kids branding, playful, retro, circus, cartoonish, quirky, attention, handmade feel, vintage sign, poster impact, blocky, slabbed, chiseled, irregular, soft corners.
A heavy, block-built display face with slab-like terminals and subtly uneven contours that create a cut-paper or carved feel. Strokes are broadly uniform, with small notches, angled joins, and slightly pinched counters that keep the shapes lively rather than geometric. The proportions read roomy and expansive, with chunky horizontals and compact internal spaces that emphasize silhouette over fine detail. Overall rhythm is intentionally irregular, producing a bouncy texture in words while maintaining sturdy, upright letterforms.
Best suited for display applications such as posters, event graphics, storefront or wayfinding signage, product packaging, and short, punchy headlines where character and impact matter most. It can also work for playful branding and titles, but the busy texture is less ideal for dense, small-size reading.
The tone is bold and mischievous, evoking vintage signage and playful poster lettering. Its imperfect edges and chunky slabs give it a handcrafted, theatrical personality that feels friendly, attention-grabbing, and a little whimsical.
Likely designed to deliver maximum presence with a handcrafted, vintage-inspired slab display voice. The irregular detailing and strong silhouettes suggest an intention to mimic printed poster or sign lettering while keeping the forms robust and highly legible at large sizes.
In longer lines the uneven contours create a rolling, wavy color across the text, which works best when set with generous spacing and at display sizes. Numerals match the same chunky, notched construction, supporting consistent headline and labeling use.