Slab Contrasted Isku 1 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF More' by FontFont (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, packaging, branding, sturdy, vintage, authoritative, industrial, impact, compactness, readability, heritage, bracketed, ink-trap feel, compact, angular, robust.
A compact slab-serif with thick, blocky terminals and subtly bracketed joins that keep the heavy shapes from feeling rigid. Strokes show noticeable modulation, with sturdy vertical stems and slightly tapered or thinned connections, especially where curves meet stems. Counters are relatively tight, and the overall fit is dense, producing a strong, dark text color. Uppercase forms are tall and emphatic, while lowercase maintains a practical, readable structure with a single-storey g and a firm, squared rhythm.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and short blocks where a dense, assertive texture is desirable. It also fits packaging and branding that want a sturdy, heritage-leaning slab voice, and works well for signage or labels when set with adequate spacing.
The tone is confident and workmanlike, with a touch of vintage, letterpress energy. Its heavy slabs and compact spacing give it an authoritative, headline-driven voice that feels at home in editorial and utilitarian settings.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact readability in a compact footprint, combining robust slabs with controlled contrast to keep large text energetic and small text steady. It balances a traditional slab-serif backbone with slightly sharpened details for a more forceful, contemporary presence.
Numerals are weighty and straightforward, matching the uppercase presence and maintaining consistent slab terminals. The overall rhythm favors impact over airiness, with strong vertical emphasis and tight internal space that benefits from generous leading at text sizes.