Slab Contrasted Mise 4 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Montebaldo' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logotypes, western, poster, rugged, retro, industrial, impact, compact fit, display drama, vintage flavor, brand voice, blocky, condensed, slab-serif, bracketed, ink-trap.
A condensed, heavy slab-serif with tall, compact proportions and tight internal counters. The strokes are strongly vertical and upright, with rounded corners and small bracketed slabs that read like chunky terminals rather than delicate serifs. Many joins show notched or pinched transitions (ink-trap-like cuts), creating a chiseled silhouette and adding texture in dense text. Curves are compact and oval, while straights dominate, producing a sturdy rhythm and strong word shapes at display sizes.
Best suited to display settings where impact and compact width are priorities—headlines, posters, signage, packaging, and bold wordmarks. It can also work for short bursts of text in branding systems, but its dense counters and strong texture make it less ideal for extended reading at small sizes.
The overall tone is bold and assertive, with a retro poster sensibility. The squared slabs and notched joins give it a rugged, stamped-and-cut look that can feel Western, industrial, or headline-driven depending on context.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in a narrow measure, combining sturdy slab terminals with notched transitions to preserve clarity and add character in heavy weights. It aims for a classic display voice associated with poster typography and bold, utilitarian lettering.
Spacing appears relatively tight for such heavy forms, and the small apertures/counters can fill in at smaller sizes. The numerals and capitals maintain the same condensed, block-first construction, keeping a consistent, emphatic color across lines.