Slab Contrasted Imme 1 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clarendon' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, packaging, branding, heritage, confident, energetic, sporty, emphasis, impact, authority, motion, display, bracketed, slab serifs, inclined, calligraphic, ink-trap feel.
A robust italic slab-serif with pronounced, bracketed serifs and a forward-leaning stance. Strokes show clear thick–thin modulation, with heavier verticals and tapered joins that give the outlines a slightly calligraphic, cut-by-pen feel rather than purely geometric construction. Counters are compact and the overall color is dense, while the rounded forms (C, O, e) stay smooth and controlled. Numerals and capitals read sturdy and headline-ready, with a lively rhythm created by the italic angle and the chunky slab terminals.
Best suited to headlines, deck copy, pull quotes, and poster-style typography where the italic stance and sturdy slabs can work as a primary voice. It can also support branding and packaging that want a traditional, high-impact feel, and it performs well for short paragraphs when set with comfortable leading.
The font projects a confident, vintage-leaning tone—part editorial, part athletic—mixing seriousness with motion. Its slabbiness and contrast feel traditional and authoritative, while the italic energy adds urgency and emphasis.
Designed to deliver an emphatic italic with the authority of slab serifs, balancing classic print sensibilities with a brisk, attention-grabbing rhythm. The combination of bracketed slabs and noticeable modulation suggests an intent to feel both established and energetic.
In text, the strong serifs and oblique stress create a pronounced horizontal texture, making emphasis and short bursts of copy feel punchy. The shapes keep consistent weight and serif treatment across cases, helping maintain a cohesive voice from display sizes down into larger text settings.