Slab Contrasted Osma 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP, 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra, 'Miura Slab' by DSType, 'EFCO Osbert' by Ilham Herry, 'Polyphonic' by Monotype, 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether, and 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, sports, rugged, assertive, western, industrial, retro, impact, heritage, display, blocky, bracketed, chunky, ink-trap, high-shouldered.
A very heavy slab-serif with broad, blocky proportions and sturdy, rectangular serifs. Strokes are mostly even, with subtle modulation and thick joins that keep counters compact and dense. Serifs are bold and largely unflared, with slight bracketing and a firmly constructed, almost stamped rhythm. Details like the ear on the lowercase g, the compact bowls on b/d/p/q, and the squared terminals give it a tough, utilitarian silhouette; curves are full but tightly controlled, and spacing reads a bit irregular in a way that reinforces its hand-tooled, poster-like feel.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and signage where its thick slabs and compact counters can read as a bold graphic element. It also fits branding and packaging that want a rugged, heritage, or industrial flavor, and it can work for sports or event graphics where impact matters more than delicacy.
The tone is confident and workmanlike, leaning into vintage Americana and frontier signage associations. Its weight and squared slabs project strength and straightforwardness, with a slightly weathered, no-nonsense character that feels at home in bold statements rather than subtle text.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a sturdy slab-serif structure, echoing traditional wood type and bold print ephemera. Its forms prioritize presence and durability, aiming for a strong display voice with a vintage-leaning, utilitarian edge.
Uppercase forms are particularly dominant and compact, creating strong vertical texture in headlines. Numerals are heavy and display-oriented, with simple, emphatic shapes that hold up well at large sizes. The overall color on the page is dark and punchy, making it best when breathing room is available.