Slab Contrasted Behe 10 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Calypso E' by Typolar (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, editorial display, sporty, assertive, retro, punchy, energetic, high impact, display emphasis, athletic tone, retro poster, slab serif, bracketed serifs, rounded corners, ink-trap like cuts, compact counters.
A heavy italic slab-serif with sturdy, squared forms and bracketed slabs that create a strong horizontal/vertical scaffolding. Strokes show noticeable modulation, with thick main stems and thinner joins, while corners are slightly softened to avoid a brittle feel. The letterforms are fairly wide with tight internal counters, and many joins and terminals include small, cut-in shapes that read like ink-trap-style notches, adding texture at display sizes. Numerals match the bold, forward-leaning rhythm and maintain the same blocky, athletic construction.
Best suited for display applications such as headlines, posters, sports or team identity systems, and bold packaging titles where impact matters more than delicate detail. It can also serve as a strong editorial display face for pull quotes or section openers, especially when paired with a quieter text companion.
The overall tone is confident and high-impact, with a forward-driving slant that feels fast and competitive. Its chunky slabs and compact counters evoke a retro, collegiate or poster-like attitude—bold, direct, and built to grab attention.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in italic display settings, combining bold slab structure with a slightly refined stroke modulation and practical cut-ins to keep shapes from clogging. It aims for a classic, athletic display voice that remains legible and structured even at high weight.
The italic angle is consistent and the slab treatment stays uniform across caps, lowercase, and figures, which helps headlines feel cohesive. Dense color and tight counters suggest it will read strongest when given breathing room (tracking/leading) or used at larger sizes where the internal shaping can be appreciated.