Slab Contrasted Osda 14 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dolmengi' by Ask Foundry, 'Geogrotesque Slab' by Emtype Foundry, 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Weekly' by Los Andes, 'Nitida Headline' by Monotype, 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry, and 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports, assertive, friendly, retro, editorial, athletic, impact, readability, warmth, nostalgia, solidity, bracketed, chunky, softened, heavyweight, ball terminals.
A heavy, compactly built slab serif with broad proportions and blocky, bracketed serifs. Strokes are thick and mostly even, with subtly softened joins that keep the forms from feeling rigid. Counters are relatively tight, and the curves (notably in C, G, S, and 0) are round and weighty, producing a dense, poster-ready texture. Lowercase features sturdy stems, rounded bowls, and a single-storey g with a prominent ear; the i and j use round dots, and numerals are bold with strong, simplified shapes.
This style suits bold headlines, posters, and branding where strong presence and immediate legibility are needed. It can work well for packaging, signage, and sports or event graphics that benefit from a sturdy, energetic slab-serif look.
The overall tone is confident and attention-grabbing, with a warm, slightly nostalgic flavor. Its chunky slabs and rounded details read as approachable rather than severe, giving it a spirited, headline-forward voice that can feel both classic and playful.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through thick strokes and pronounced slabs, while using rounded, bracketed shaping to keep the texture friendly and readable. It balances classic slab-serif structure with softened details for contemporary display use.
Spacing appears generous enough for large setting, while the heavy weight and narrow apertures make it feel most comfortable at display sizes. The mix of robust slabs and rounded terminals creates a distinctive rhythm that holds up well in all-caps and short lines of text.