Slab Contrasted Mipi 4 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logos, packaging, western, poster, bold, vintage, industrial, impact, compactness, vintage tone, strong rhythm, slab serif, compressed, high impact, blocky, bracketless serifs.
A condensed slab-serif with heavy, block-like stems and square terminals. Serifs are strong and rectangular, reading as mostly unbracketed slabs that emphasize the baseline and cap height. Counters are tight and vertical proportions are compressed, producing a rigid, columnar rhythm with pronounced vertical stress. The lowercase maintains a sturdy, utilitarian structure, with compact bowls and short joins, while numerals follow the same condensed, weighty construction for consistent color in lines of text.
This font is best suited to short, prominent text such as headlines, poster titles, storefront or wayfinding signage, and bold branding marks. It also works well on packaging and labels where a compact, high-impact word shape is needed in limited space.
The overall tone feels assertive and attention-grabbing, with a classic display flavor that suggests old-style signage and headline typography. Its compact width and heavy slabs create a confident, no-nonsense voice that can lean vintage or workwear depending on context.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver maximum impact in a tight horizontal footprint, combining strong slabs with condensed proportions for clear, punchy display typography. The consistent, blocky construction suggests an intention toward sturdy, print-forward applications like posters, labels, and signage.
The design’s dense spacing and strong horizontal accents can create dark typographic color, especially in longer lines, making it most comfortable when given generous tracking or set at larger sizes. The mix of stout slabs and narrow interiors reinforces legibility through silhouette rather than open counters.