Slab Contrasted Miso 10 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Lapoya' by Cuchi, qué tipo; 'Clarendon Heavy' and 'French Clarendon' by Wooden Type Fonts; and 'MPI French Clarendon' by mpressInteractive (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logo, packaging, western, circus, vintage, playful, bold, thematic display, space-saving impact, poster lettering, brand character, decorative, poster, condensed, heavy, stencil-like.
A condensed, heavy display face with squared slab terminals and pronounced wedge-like notches cut into many strokes, creating a subtly stencil-like, carved effect. Vertical stems dominate, counters are tight, and curves are compact, giving an overall tall, compressed silhouette. Contrast is noticeable through the interplay of thick main strokes and slimmer interior shaping, while the serifs read as blocky and emphatic rather than delicate. The lowercase maintains a large presence relative to capitals, with rounded bowls that stay narrow and upright.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, event graphics, and display signage where its narrow width and heavy weight can maximize presence in limited space. It can also work for logos and packaging that want a vintage or western-leaning voice, especially when set at medium-to-large sizes.
The letterforms evoke old-style show posters and frontier-era signage, mixing toughness with a bit of theatrical flair. Its cut-in details and dense rhythm give it an attention-grabbing, slightly mischievous tone that feels suited to entertainment and themed branding.
Likely designed as a characterful condensed slab display for bold communication, combining blocky serifs with carved/stenciled interior cuts to create a memorable, themed look. The proportions prioritize vertical emphasis and compact word shapes for strong headline density.
The notched detailing is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, which helps the font feel cohesive at larger sizes. Spacing appears tight in the sample text, reinforcing a compact, high-impact texture that benefits from generous line height in longer settings.