Slab Contrasted Budi 1 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Pulpo' by Floodfonts and 'Equitan Slab' by Indian Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports, vintage, sporty, confident, editorial, rugged, impact, heritage, momentum, visibility, personality, bracketed, ball terminals, ink-trap feel, compact counters, lively.
A robust, right-leaning slab serif with strong, blocky serifs and a slightly rounded, bracketed join into the stems. Strokes show clear modulation—heavier verticals paired with thinner connecting strokes—creating a punchy rhythm without looking delicate. The forms are broad and energetic, with compact interior counters, softened curves, and occasional ball-like terminals that add a friendly, tactile finish. Numerals and capitals read solid and poster-ready, while lowercase shapes keep a lively, somewhat compressed texture in running text.
Best suited to display typography where impact and character matter—headlines, posters, brand marks, and packaging. It can also work for short editorial callouts or subheads when a strong, vintage-leaning voice is desired, though the dense texture suggests avoiding very small body sizes.
The overall tone feels vintage and assertive, combining a collegiate/athletic boldness with an editorial, print-forward warmth. Its italic slant and chunky slabs give it momentum and confidence, suggesting classic signage, sports branding, or retro packaging rather than quiet neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, slab-serif authority with forward motion, pairing sturdy slabs and noticeable modulation to achieve a bold, retro-spirited voice. Its details balance toughness and approachability, aiming for high visibility and distinctive personality in branding and display settings.
The glyphs lean on sturdy silhouettes and slightly rounded details, which helps maintain readability at display sizes while keeping a distinctive, textured color on the page. The sample text shows a dense, emphatic paragraph color with prominent serifs that remain consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.