Slab Contrasted Suby 1 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dallas Print Shop' by Fenotype, 'Askan' by Hoftype, 'Bogue' and 'Bogue Slab' by Melvastype, 'Mundo Serif' and 'Polyphonic' by Monotype, 'Mediator Serif' by ParaType, and 'Bogart' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, signage, confident, industrial, retro, assertive, hearty, maximum impact, sturdy readability, vintage punch, bracketed serifs, blocky, soft corners, ink-trap hints, compact joins.
A heavy, slab-serif display face with broad proportions and a dense, poster-ready color. The serifs are sturdy and mostly bracketed, with squared terminals that read as carved blocks rather than hairline details. Counters are relatively small and round-leaning (notably in O, Q, and 8), while joins and interior corners show subtle notches and relief cuts that keep the shapes from clogging at this weight. The lowercase is robust and readable, with a two-storey a, single-storey g, and a strong, rectangular rhythm across n/m/h; numerals are similarly chunky with simple, stable silhouettes.
Best suited to headlines and short statements where its heavy slabs and wide stance can deliver instant impact. It works well for posters, storefront or wayfinding-style signage, and bold packaging/label systems. In branding, it fits teams, clubs, and products that want a sturdy, traditional voice.
The tone is bold and no-nonsense, mixing a utilitarian, workwear feel with a vintage editorial heft. It communicates strength and reliability, with a hint of mid-century/athletic sign-paint energy thanks to the squared slabs and compact counters.
The design appears intended as an emphatic slab-serif for high-visibility typography, balancing hard, block-like structure with small relief details that preserve legibility at extreme weight.
At text sizes the weight and tight interior spaces can build a dark texture, while at larger sizes the small corner cuts and brackets become more apparent and add character. The letterforms stay steady and upright, favoring impact and clarity over delicacy.