Slab Contrasted Rody 4 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arcanite Slab' by 38-lineart, 'Clab' by Eko Bimantara, 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont, 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype, 'PF Centro Slab Pro' by Parachute, 'Gintona Slab' by Sudtipos, 'Tabac Slab' by Suitcase Type Foundry, and 'Kondolarge' by TypeK (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, bold, industrial, vintage, authoritative, collegiate, impact, durability, headline clarity, heritage feel, blocky, square-shouldered, bracketless, heavy serifs, sturdy.
A heavy, block-constructed slab serif with broad proportions and compact internal counters. Strokes are largely uniform with only mild modulation, and the terminals resolve into thick, squared slabs that read as mostly unbracketed. Curves (C, O, S) are rounded but tightened by the weight, while joins and corners keep a crisp, machined feel. The lowercase is stout and readable with a clear two-storey a and a single-storey g; overall spacing is generous enough to prevent the dense weight from clogging.
Best suited to high-impact display settings such as headlines, posters, storefront or wayfinding signage, and bold brand marks. It also works well on packaging and labels where a sturdy, traditional voice is desirable and letterforms need to hold up under rough printing or viewing at distance.
The font conveys a sturdy, no-nonsense tone with a vintage utilitarian edge. Its bold slabs and wide stance suggest reliability and impact, evoking classic signage, headlines, and team or workwear aesthetics.
Designed to deliver maximum presence with a classic slab-serif silhouette, balancing rounded forms with squared, heavy terminals for a confident, workmanlike look. The overall construction prioritizes legibility and visual punch over delicacy, aiming for a timeless display workhorse.
The numerals are equally robust and rectangular in feel, matching the uppercase’s mass and giving a consistent, poster-ready rhythm. In running text the weight produces a strong color and benefits from ample size and leading to keep word shapes distinct.