Slab Contrasted Wiba 10 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Polyphonic' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, rugged, confident, vintage, industrial, western, impact, heritage, authority, print feel, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap hints, rounded joins, sturdy.
A heavy, block-forward slab serif with pronounced, squared serifs and gently bracketed transitions into the stems. The strokes are broadly even but show subtle modulation, with rounded interior corners and occasional notch-like cut-ins that add a carved, stamped feel. Counters are compact and apertures are relatively tight, creating a dense, poster-ready texture. The lowercase is robust and sturdy, with a single-storey “a” and strong verticals; numerals are similarly weighty and built for impact.
Best suited to display typography where weight and character are assets: headlines, editorial openers, posters, labels, and brand marks that want a rugged, heritage-leaning voice. It can also work for short pull quotes or signage where clarity at distance and strong silhouette are priorities.
The overall tone reads bold and no-nonsense, with a vintage workwear and frontier-signage flavor. It feels assertive and dependable, leaning toward a hand-pressed, print-era personality rather than a sleek contemporary voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif backbone—combining stout proportions, strong serifs, and subtle carved details to evoke traditional printing and bold signage while staying legible in large sizes.
The letterforms emphasize flat terminals and chunky slabs, producing strong horizontal emphasis and a steady rhythm in headlines. The tight internal spaces and heavy joins increase visual mass, which can make long passages feel dark but helps maintain presence at display sizes.