Slab Contrasted Bere 1 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF More' by FontFont and 'Rooney' by Jan Fromm (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, branding, packaging, sports titles, editorial headers, retro, confident, playful, headline, sporty, attention grabbing, vintage flavor, dynamic emphasis, strong branding, chunky, bracketed, soft corners, ball terminals, lively.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and compact counters. Strokes show noticeable contrast, with thick stems paired to substantial, square-shouldered slabs that often read as bracketed and slightly cupped. Curves are full and rounded, and many joins and terminals feel softened rather than razor sharp, giving the letterforms a chunky, friendly weight. The texture is energetic and slightly irregular in rhythm, with a pronounced forward slant that keeps lines of text moving.
Best suited to large sizes where its heavy slabs, contrast, and italic momentum can be appreciated—such as posters, branding marks, product packaging, and energetic editorial headlines. It can also work for short bursts of text (pull quotes, deck lines) where a bold, vintage-leaning voice is desired.
The overall tone is bold and extroverted, mixing vintage signage character with a lively, almost sporty momentum. Its chunky slabs and buoyant curves create an approachable, upbeat voice that feels confident and attention-seeking rather than formal.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display slab that combines traditional slab serif structure with a dynamic italic slant for motion and emphasis. It aims to deliver strong presence and a nostalgic, sign-painting-adjacent flavor while staying legible and cohesive across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.
Uppercase forms read sturdy and poster-like, while the lowercase adds extra bounce through rounded bowls, compact apertures, and a stronger sense of motion in the diagonals and terminals. The numerals match the same heavy, slanted construction, maintaining a consistent, display-first texture across the set.