Slab Contrasted Wira 1 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dean Slab' by Blaze Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logotypes, western, poster, vintage, rugged, playful, impact, retro display, wood-type feel, durability, branding character, blocky, bracketed, heavy serifs, rounded corners, ink-trap cuts.
A blocky slab-serif with chunky, bracketed serifs and softened, slightly rounded outer corners. Strokes are extremely heavy, with modest contrast and broad, open counters that keep forms readable at display sizes. Many joins show small cut-in notches or ink-trap-like scoops at the baseline and inside corners, adding texture and helping prevent dark clogging. Proportions are generous and expansive, with wide capitals, sturdy lowercase, and bold numerals that maintain consistent weight and a strong horizontal footprint.
Best suited for headlines, posters, signage, and packaging where a bold, characterful slab serif is needed. It can also work well for logotypes and badges, especially in rustic, retro, or Americana-inspired branding. For longer passages, it’s most effective in short, emphatic blocks or pull quotes where the heavy color is an advantage.
The overall tone is bold and extroverted, leaning toward vintage show typography with a Western or wood-type flavor. Its carved-in details and hefty slabs give it a rugged, hardworking feel, while the rounded edges keep it approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended to evoke traditional display slabs and wood-type-inspired lettering while improving visual durability through notched joins and sturdy serifs. It prioritizes impact, recognizability, and a distinctive vintage voice in large sizes.
The lowercase shows a strong, compact rhythm with simple, sturdy shapes (notably the single-story forms and blunt terminals), and the figures are highly uniform and display-oriented. The design favors impact over subtlety, producing dense, graphic word shapes that hold together well in short bursts of text.