Slab Contrasted Role 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Fox Boating Strokes' and 'Fox Brian' by Fox7, 'Auster Slab' by Resistenza, and 'Grifa Slab' by deFharo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, sturdy, confident, friendly, retro, punchy, impact, stability, heritage, blocky, bracketed, heavy, rounded, compact.
A heavy slab-serif with broad, block-like bracketing and compact proportions that create a dense, poster-ready texture. Strokes are thick and largely even, with subtle shaping where curves meet stems, and the serifs read as rectangular slabs with softened corners rather than sharp hairlines. Counters are relatively tight and the joins are robust, giving letters a solid, carved-in feel; round forms (O, C, G) stay wide and smooth while verticals remain emphatic. Numerals and capitals carry strong, squared terminals, and the overall rhythm feels steady and highly legible at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short bursts of text where strong letterforms and high impact are needed. It also works well for branding, labels, and packaging that want a classic, sturdy slab-serif voice, and for signage where clarity and presence matter.
The tone is bold and dependable, with a warm retro flavor reminiscent of traditional signage and headline typography. Its weight and slab presence communicate authority and practicality, while the rounded details keep it approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended as a bold, high-impact slab for display typography—prioritizing solidity, clear silhouettes, and a vintage-leaning personality that holds up in large sizes and attention-grabbing settings.
The font builds emphasis through mass and silhouette: prominent slabs, compact internal spaces, and consistent stroke strength produce a strong “inked” color on the page. The lowercase maintains a sturdy, workmanlike structure that pairs well with the muscular capitals for impactful mixed-case settings.