Slab Contrasted Agwu 4 is a bold, very wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dean Slab' by Blaze Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine, branding, sportswear, assertive, retro, editorial, sporty, industrial, impact, emphasis, speed, authority, display, slab serif, bracketed, oblique, ink-trap, chunky.
A heavy, oblique slab serif with broad proportions and sturdy, rectangular serifs that are often slightly bracketed into the stems. Strokes show noticeable thick–thin modulation, with a strong horizontal emphasis and crisp terminals that read cleanly at display sizes. The lowercase is compact and energetic, with a single-storey “g” and robust bowls, while the uppercase forms are wide and stable with generous counters. Overall rhythm is punchy and high-contrast for a slab, balancing dense color with clear internal shapes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and branding where a loud, condensed-in-energy (but wide in measure) slab presence is desired. It also performs well for editorial pull quotes and sports or industrial-themed graphics where italic emphasis and strong silhouette help text stand out.
The tone is confident and forceful, with a vintage editorial and sports-poster edge. Its forward-leaning stance and chunky slabs suggest speed and impact, while the structured serif geometry keeps it grounded and authoritative.
Designed to deliver high-impact emphasis with a classic slab-serif backbone, combining speed-indicating obliqueness with wide, sturdy letterforms for maximum presence. The aim appears to be a display-forward voice that stays readable while projecting strength and momentum.
Numerals are hefty and highly legible, matching the uppercase weight and width for strong lineup consistency. Curves are slightly tightened and squared-off in places, giving the face a subtly engineered, workmanlike finish rather than a calligraphic one.