Slab Contrasted Osfe 10 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP, 'Campione Neue' by BoxTube Labs, 'Faraon' by Latinotype, 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts, 'Rude Slab ExtraCondensed' by Monotype, 'Eurotech Pro' by RMU, 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry, and 'Adelle' and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, branding, western, collegiate, circus, poster, retro, impact, retro display, rugged tone, headline clarity, signage strength, bracketed, chunky, ink-trap, compact, blocky.
A heavy, compact slab serif with prominent, bracketed serifs and sturdy stems. Terminals are broadly squared with slight rounding, giving the outlines a softened, ink-friendly feel. Counters are relatively tight and apertures are modest, creating a dense, high-impact texture in paragraphs. The lowercase is robust and upright with a single-storey “a” and a compact rhythm; overall spacing reads solid and slightly condensed without looking narrow.
Best suited to display use: posters, headlines, event graphics, and signage where strong presence is required. It also works well for packaging and brand marks that want a vintage or workwear flavor. For long-form text, it’s most effective in short bursts—pull quotes, section headers, and labels—where its dense color supports hierarchy.
The tone is assertive and nostalgic, evoking classic wood-type and showbill lettering. Its chunky slabs and compact counters lean toward a rugged, workwear and Americana sensibility, with strong sign-painting and headline energy. The result feels bold, dependable, and attention-grabbing rather than delicate or refined.
Likely intended as a modern, highly legible take on traditional slab serif display faces, prioritizing impact and a stable typographic color. The combination of bracketed slabs, compact proportions, and softened corners aims to deliver a bold, poster-ready voice that still holds together in multi-line settings.
The design’s softened joins and slightly notched interior corners suggest a pragmatic, print-oriented construction that stays legible at large sizes while maintaining a distinctive silhouette. Numerals are equally stout and consistent in color, supporting bold typographic systems where figures need to match headline weight.