Slab Contrasted Robe 11 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'FF Kievit Slab' by FontFont, 'FS Silas Slab' by Fontsmith, 'Calanda' and 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype, and 'Tabac Slab' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, signage, western, collegiate, vintage, sturdy, bold, impact, heritage, branding, poster type, bracketed, blocky, heavyweight, ink-trap feel, soft corners.
A heavy, slab-serif display face with broad proportions and a compact, blocky build. Strokes are thick with subtly rounded joins and gently bracketed slabs, giving the letters a carved, poster-like solidity rather than a sharp geometric finish. Counters are relatively tight and apertures lean toward closed, helping the shapes read as dense and punchy at large sizes. The lowercase follows the same robust logic with sturdy stems and simple, workmanlike forms; figures are equally weighty and rectangular in rhythm.
Best suited for large-scale applications where the heavy slabs and dense texture can carry the message—headlines, posters, labels, and packaging. It also fits branding that benefits from a rugged, heritage or collegiate feel, and short signage copy where bold presence is more important than long-read comfort.
The overall tone feels assertive and nostalgic, recalling American poster typography, athletic lettering, and old-time signage. Its mass and chunky slabs project confidence and physicality, with a friendly warmth coming from the softened corners and moderate bracketing.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif voice, combining sturdy, attention-grabbing forms with slightly softened detailing for a more approachable vintage character.
In text settings the weight creates strong texture and pronounced word shapes, with letters tending to form dark, even blocks across a line. The design favors impact over delicacy, and spacing appears tuned for headline use where the slabs and tight counters become a defining stylistic feature.