Slab Contrasted Robe 15 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bluteau Slab' by DSType, 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'FF Kievit Slab' and 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont, 'Calanda' by Hoftype, 'Tabac Slab' by Suitcase Type Foundry, and 'Modum' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, assertive, retro, industrial, collegiate, headline, impact, nostalgia, sturdiness, attention, readability, chunky, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap like, compact.
A heavy, block-structured slab serif with thick stems and broad, squared serifs that read as slightly bracketed rather than razor-sharp. Curves are rounded but firmly contained, giving bowls a sturdy, compact feel, while joins and corners show subtle notch-like cut-ins that resemble ink traps. The rhythm is dense and weighty, with large counters in letters like O and e helping legibility despite the mass. Numerals and capitals share the same robust geometry and strong baseline presence, producing an even, poster-ready texture in text.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of copy where a strong, authoritative voice is needed. It performs well for branding systems that want a vintage or collegiate flavor, as well as packaging, labels, and signage that benefit from bold shapes and stable letterforms.
The overall tone is confident and punchy, with a distinctly retro, workmanlike energy. It evokes classic American display typography—part collegiate, part industrial signage—designed to feel bold, dependable, and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended as a high-impact slab serif for display typography, prioritizing solidity, readability at large sizes, and a distinctive, nostalgic presence. The subtle notch/ink-trap details suggest an effort to keep counters open and joins clean while maintaining a dense, powerful silhouette.
The lowercase is particularly chunky, with short, firm terminals and a compact, sturdy build that keeps words dark and cohesive. Serifs stay consistent across the set, and the slight corner cut-ins add character while preventing heavy joins from clogging at larger text blocks.