Slab Contrasted Roby 11 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Boton' by Berthold, 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Cargan' and 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Amasis' by Monotype, 'PF Centro Slab Press' by Parachute, 'Posterizer KG' by Posterizer KG, 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry, and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, sports branding, assertive, retro, collegiate, sturdy, industrial, impact, heritage, signage, legibility, branding, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap-like, compact, high-impact.
A heavy, slab-serif display face with broad proportions, short-to-moderate ascenders/descenders, and tightly packed counters that emphasize mass and stability. Serifs are prominent and mostly squared with subtle bracketing, creating a strong baseline and a rhythmic, poster-like texture. Curves are generously rounded but remain compact, while joins and interior corners show small notches and cut-ins that read like ink-trap or carved details at large sizes. Overall spacing and letterfit feel firm and dense, producing a bold, continuous color in lines of text.
Best suited to headlines, posters, titles, and bold brand marks where its slabs and dense texture can carry the composition. It also fits packaging, badges, and sports/club-style graphics that benefit from a sturdy, traditional presence. For body text, it will be most effective in short bursts or large-size settings where the interior details can breathe.
The font conveys a confident, no-nonsense tone with a clear vintage flavor—evoking varsity signage, old-school advertising, and sturdy utilitarian printing. Its weight and squared details give it a grounded, dependable voice, while the rounded forms keep it friendly rather than severe.
Likely designed to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif voice, combining sturdy industrial structure with slightly softened curves for approachability. The small cut-ins at joins suggest an intention to keep heavy shapes from clogging, maintaining clarity while preserving a strong, emblematic silhouette.
Uppercase forms appear particularly strong and emblematic, with wide bowls and substantial slabs that hold up well in short headlines. Numerals are similarly weighty and geometric, designed to match the heavy texture of the letters and read clearly at display sizes.