Slab Contrasted Abho 10 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Irpin Type' by Aronetiv, 'Publica Slab' by FaceType, 'Glance Slab' and 'Nomos Slab' by Identity Letters, and 'Pepi/Rudi' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, editorial, sturdy, assertive, traditional, collegiate, impact, authority, legibility, heritage, display, slab-serif, blocky, compact, bracketed, high-impact.
A heavy slab-serif with broad proportions, firm vertical stress, and clear, mostly unmodulated strokes. The serifs are square and prominent with a slightly bracketed join that softens the otherwise blocky construction. Counters are open and fairly generous, and round letters keep a stable, near-circular silhouette without becoming delicate. Overall spacing reads even and sturdy, with a strong baseline presence and a consistent rhythm across caps, lowercase, and figures.
This font is well suited to headlines and short blocks of copy where a strong typographic texture is desired, such as magazine display, posters, and promotional layouts. It also fits branding and packaging that benefit from a robust, heritage-leaning slab-serif presence. In larger sizes it delivers maximum punch, while in medium sizes it maintains a steady, readable rhythm.
The tone is confident and dependable, with a distinctly old-school, print-forward voice. Its weight and slab structure lend an authoritative, no-nonsense feel that can read collegiate or workmanlike depending on color and layout.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, dependable slab-serif voice with strong legibility and a classic print sensibility. Its broad shapes and substantial serifs prioritize impact and stability over delicacy, aiming for a confident display workhorse that still reads cleanly in paragraph-like samples.
Uppercase forms are broad and emphatic, and the lowercase maintains a solid, readable texture that holds together well in dense settings. Numerals match the same chunky, grounded construction, supporting signage-like clarity and headline impact.