Slab Contrasted Suhu 1 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Graublau Slab Pro' by FDI, 'FF Kievit Slab' and 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont, 'Rooney' by Jan Fromm, and 'Modum' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, confident, robust, vintage, collegiate, industrial, impact, heritage, authority, readability, display, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap-like, compact, sturdy.
A heavy, slab-serif design with broad proportions, sturdy stems, and squared-off terminals. Serifs are prominent and generally bracketed, with a slightly softened, carved feel rather than razor-sharp geometry. Counters are compact and apertures are relatively tight, giving dense, high-impact word shapes. The lowercase shows single-storey forms (notably the “a” and “g”), a large dot on “i/j,” and short, firm arms on letters like “r,” reinforcing a blunt, workmanlike rhythm. Figures are bold and rounded with stable bases, matching the overall blocky texture.
Best suited to display typography where strong presence is needed—headlines, posters, team or club-style branding, and bold packaging callouts. It can work for short subheads and labels, but the tight counters and heavy color suggest avoiding long passages at small sizes.
The font projects a strong, no-nonsense tone that feels traditional and punchy—evoking editorial headlines, collegiate signage, and vintage utility printing. Its weight and assertive slabs create an authoritative, grounded presence that reads as dependable and emphatic rather than delicate or refined.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a classic slab-serif voice—prioritizing bold silhouette, sturdy construction, and an approachable retro character for attention-grabbing typography.
Texture is intentionally dense: spacing and interior shapes favor solidity over openness, which increases impact at display sizes. The mix of rounded bowls with squared terminals adds a slightly retro, poster-like flavor while maintaining a straightforward, readable structure.