Slab Contrasted Miri 1 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, signage, western, circus, vintage, playful, posterish, retro display, signage voice, high impact, ornamental slab, bracketed, notched, flared, compact, chunky.
A compact, heavy display slab with tightly set proportions and strongly bracketed, block-like serifs. Strokes are thick and confident, with subtle internal shaping and small notches that create a carved, decorative edge rather than pure geometric slabs. Curves are rounded but controlled, counters are relatively small, and joins stay sturdy, producing an even, emphatic texture across words. The figures and capitals carry the same chunky, ornamental rhythm, with a slightly irregular, woodtype-like silhouette that reads as intentionally stylized.
Best suited to display work such as posters, event and venue signage, packaging fronts, and bold editorial headers. It can also work for logotypes and badges where a vintage or Western-leaning voice is desired, especially when set with generous tracking and ample line spacing.
The overall tone leans toward old-time signage: bold, attention-grabbing, and a little theatrical. Its decorative nicks and bracketed slabs suggest a Western/circus poster lineage, giving text a nostalgic, showbill energy while still feeling structured and deliberate.
This font appears designed to evoke classic woodtype and show-poster typography with a modern, tightly controlled build. The aim is high impact and character, using notched detailing and bracketed slabs to deliver a distinctive, period-flavored presence in display settings.
The distinctive serif treatment and notched terminals create strong word shapes, but also add visual noise at smaller sizes. The most consistent impact comes from short lines and headline settings where the repeating slab rhythm can read as a cohesive pattern.