Slab Contrasted Abfe 1 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Miura Slab' by DSType, 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Brix Slab Condensed' by HVD Fonts, 'Core Slab M' by S-Core, 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry, 'Aaux Office' by T-26, 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether, and 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, editorial, sturdy, retro, confident, industrial, impact, authority, vintage tone, display clarity, sturdy texture, blocky, bracketed, chunky, ink-trap free, high-impact.
A heavy serif design with squared, slab-like terminals and gently bracketed joins. Strokes are robust with only modest modulation, producing dense, even color and strong vertical emphasis. Counters are relatively compact and the overall fit feels tight, while rounded letters keep a controlled, slightly condensed silhouette. Numerals and capitals carry a poster-like solidity, and the lowercase maintains clear, workmanlike forms with firm feet and pronounced serifs.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and short blocks of copy where strong presence is needed. It works well for posters, branding lockups, packaging labels, and signage applications that benefit from a bold, vintage slab-serif voice.
The face reads as dependable and no-nonsense, with a vintage print sensibility. Its weight and slab structure give it an assertive, authoritative tone that can feel both editorial and utilitarian, like classic headlines, signage, or packaging copy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact and legibility through a heavy slab-serif structure, combining classic print cues with a compact, sturdy rhythm for attention-grabbing display use.
The rhythm is driven by strong stems and broad serifs, creating a stable baseline and clear word shapes at larger sizes. Round characters (like O/C) stay fairly upright and contained, reinforcing a compact, sturdy texture.