Slab Contrasted Elvi 1 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Burger' by Sproviero Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, packaging, logos, sporty, retro, assertive, punchy, playful, impact, motion, brand voice, display readability, slab serif, bracketed, rounded, ink-trap, chunky.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and compact counters. Strokes are thick and slightly modulated, with prominent, blocky serifs that read as bracketed and subtly softened rather than razor-sharp. Many joins and corners show small triangular notches and cut-ins that create a chiseled, ink-trap-like texture, giving the face a lively, engineered rhythm. The overall silhouette is sturdy and dense, with short ascenders/descenders and round, generous bowls that keep the texture even at display sizes.
Best suited to display typography where impact and presence matter: sports branding, event posters, merchandising, packaging, and bold editorial headlines. It can also work for short subheads or pull quotes, especially where a retro or athletic voice is desired, but its dense weight and strong detailing make it less ideal for long-form text.
The tone is energetic and bold, with a distinctly athletic, vintage headline feel. Its slanted stance and chunky slabs suggest motion and confidence, while the small cuts and softened terminals add a playful, slightly rugged character.
Likely designed to deliver maximum punch in headlines while retaining serif structure, combining wide, heavy forms with an italic slant for speed and emphasis. The added notches and cut-ins appear intended to increase character and separation in tight, dark settings, producing a distinctive, high-energy slab-serif identity.
The design maintains a consistent italic angle across capitals, lowercase, and figures, and the numerals match the letters in weight and footprint for cohesive setting. The distinctive interior notches are a defining feature that will become more pronounced as sizes increase, contributing to a recognizable, branded look.