Slab Contrasted Jedo 14 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logotypes, western, vintage, display, industrial, poster, impact, condensation, nostalgia, authority, slabbed, condensed, blocky, angular, engraved.
A condensed, slab‑serif display face with tall proportions and compact sidebearings. Strokes are mostly straight and vertical, with squared terminals and strong, block-like slabs that read as crisp brackets rather than delicate serifs. Counters are relatively tight and often rectangular, giving letters a rigid, constructed rhythm; joins and curves are simplified into angular transitions that keep the texture even. Lowercase forms follow the same disciplined geometry, with a narrow footprint and consistent vertical stress; figures match the condensed stance and carry the same squared finishing.
Best suited to headlines, posters, signage, and packaging where a condensed, attention-getting voice is useful. It can also work for wordmarks or short labels that benefit from a vintage slab presence, especially when set with generous tracking or ample line spacing to keep the dense texture from closing in.
The overall tone evokes vintage signage and utilitarian print—assertive, mechanical, and a bit old‑timey. Its condensed heft and hard edges suggest poster typography associated with Western, circus, or industrial labeling, conveying confidence and a nostalgic, crafted feel.
The design appears intended as an impactful condensed slab for display settings, prioritizing a strong vertical silhouette and a consistent, constructed rhythm over text readability. Its squared serifs and tightened counters aim to deliver a distinctive retro-signage flavor while maintaining a controlled, uniform typographic color.
The font’s tight internal spaces and strong slabs create high visual density, which increases impact in headlines but can darken quickly in small sizes or long passages. The angular handling of curves (notably in bowls and shoulders) reinforces a stamped or engraved impression, helping the design feel deliberate and architectural.