Slab Contrasted Rote 15 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Marselis Slab' by FontFont; 'Breve Slab Text' and 'Prelo Slab Pro' by Monotype; 'Regan', 'Regan Alt', and 'Regan Slab' by The Northern Block; and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports, packaging, logos, retro, assertive, friendly, sporty, editorial, impact, nostalgia, durability, approachability, blocky, bracketed, sturdy, rounded, high-ink.
A heavy, blocky slab serif with broad proportions and compact counters. The serifs are thick and mostly squared-off with subtle bracketing that softens joins, while curves (notably in C, O, S, and 8) are generously rounded for a slightly cushioned silhouette. Stroke contrast is modest and the overall color is dense, producing strong, poster-like presence. Lowercase forms are sturdy and readable, with a single-storey a and g, short-to-moderate ascenders, and robust terminals that keep rhythm even at large sizes.
Best suited for high-impact display work such as headlines, posters, sports graphics, badges, and packaging fronts where a dense, sturdy texture is desirable. It can also serve for short subheads or callouts in editorial layouts, especially when a retro slab-serif voice is needed.
The font projects a confident, collegiate energy—bold and attention-getting without feeling sharp or aggressive. Its rounded corners and chunky slabs add a friendly, vintage tone that reads as nostalgic and dependable, well suited to big headlines and branding that wants warmth with authority.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a classic slab-serif flavor—combining chunky, sign-painting/collegiate cues with softened curves for approachability. It prioritizes strong silhouette and even typographic color over delicate detail, aiming at confident, brand-forward messaging.
Spacing appears comfortable for display settings, and the numerals match the letters in weight and stance, giving a consistent, uniform texture in mixed alphanumeric use. The heavy slabs and tight internal spaces suggest it performs best when given a bit of size or tracking to keep counters open.