Slab Contrasted Abze 10 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Noemi Slab' by Brackets, 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'CamingoSlab' by Jan Fromm, 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts, and 'PF Centro Slab Press' by Parachute (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, branding, signage, sturdy, confident, classic, collegiate, impact, readability, heritage, authority, versatility, bracketed, blocky, compact, ink-trap hints, high-ink.
A robust slab-serif with blocky, bracketed serifs and a compact, print-forward build. Strokes are heavy with modest modulation, and joins are firm, producing a dark, even typographic color. Curves are broad and slightly squared-off at transitions, while terminals tend to finish with blunt, slabby endings. Counters are relatively tight for the weight, and spacing reads steady and conventional, supporting dense setting without feeling condensed.
Best suited to headlines, decks, and display use where a strong, grounded serif voice is needed. It can work in short editorial passages or pull quotes when set with generous leading, and it fits branding and packaging that benefits from a classic, dependable slab-serif personality.
The overall tone is authoritative and traditional, with a familiar editorial and collegiate flavor. Its strong slabs and dark color convey reliability and impact, leaning more pragmatic than delicate or expressive.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact readability with a traditional slab-serif structure—prioritizing firmness, clarity, and a strong page presence for titles and emphatic text.
Round letters like O/Q show a substantial, stable silhouette; the Q has a clear, assertive tail. The lowercase shows sturdy forms with a prominent two-storey g and a single-storey a, and the numerals are weighty and straightforward, reinforcing the font’s headline-friendly presence.