Slab Contrasted Fage 10 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Polyphonic' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, sports branding, western, vintage, athletic, poster, impact, heritage, attention, branding, blocky, sturdy, compact, bracketed, ink-trap-like.
A heavy, block-built slab serif with pronounced, square-ended terminals and compact counters. The letterforms lean on broad vertical stems and strong slabs, with rounded shoulders and bowls that keep the texture lively rather than purely geometric. Subtle notches at some joins and tight apertures give the shapes a slightly carved, ink-trap-like character, helping dense strokes stay legible at display sizes. The lowercase shows a tall x-height and sturdy, simplified constructions, while numerals are thick, wide, and emphatic, matching the headline-driven rhythm.
Best suited to high-impact display work such as headlines, posters, storefront or event signage, and packaging where bold silhouettes carry the message. It also fits sports and collegiate-style branding applications that benefit from sturdy slabs and a compact, powerful texture.
The overall tone is bold and assertive with a nostalgic, Americana-leaning flavor. It suggests posters, team identity, and heritage signage—confident, physical, and a bit playful in its chunky detailing.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch and a classic slab-serif presence, balancing rugged, sign-painter heritage with clear, simplified forms for attention-grabbing typography.
Spacing reads intentionally tight and the internal white space is kept small, producing a dark, high-impact color in text. The design relies more on mass and silhouette than delicate detail, making it most effective where strong shapes and immediate recognition are needed.