Slab Contrasted Mide 1 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, branding, bookish, academic, authoritative, traditional, print texture, classic voice, text clarity, headline impact, bracketed, ink-trap feel, beaked, calligraphic stress, soft corners.
A contrasted slab serif with sturdy, bracketed serifs and clear stroke modulation that reads as slightly calligraphic rather than purely geometric. The letterforms show moderately narrow proportions with a steady vertical rhythm, while rounded characters (O, C, G) keep generous bowls and smooth curvature. Serifs are bold and squared-off but subtly tapered or beaked in places, giving terminals a carved, inked feel instead of rigid mechanical slabs. Lowercase forms are compact and robust, with a single-storey a and g, a pronounced ear on g, and a relatively narrow, upright f; numerals follow the same high-contrast logic with rounded counters and firm slab feet.
Works well for editorial typography such as magazine features, book interiors, and academic or literary publishing where a strong serif presence is desired. The sturdy serifs and pronounced contrast also suit headlines, pull quotes, and identity work that needs a traditional, authoritative voice with a touch of warmth.
The overall tone is scholarly and print-forward, combining seriousness with a slightly human, inked personality. It suggests established, text-centric contexts—confident and traditional—without feeling overly ornate.
Likely intended to deliver a classic slab-serif structure with added contrast and subtly calligraphic detailing, aiming for a print-oriented texture that feels authoritative yet lively in continuous text and display settings.
In text, the heavy slabs create strong horizontal emphasis and a dark, even color, while the contrast and tapered joins add liveliness at larger sizes. The design shows small idiosyncrasies at terminals and joins (notably in g, t, and some diagonals) that contribute to a handcrafted, editorial character.