Slab Contrasted Ronu 4 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'Corporative Slab' and 'Newslab' by Latinotype, 'PF Bague Slab Pro' by Parachute, 'Tabac Slab' by Suitcase Type Foundry, 'Kheops' by Tipo Pèpel, 'Rogliano' by TipoType, and 'Paul Slab Soft' by artill (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, signage, assertive, rugged, vintage, industrial, collegiate, impact, durability, nostalgia, clarity, headline emphasis, blocky, bracketed, rounded, ink-trap-like, compact.
A heavy slab serif with broad proportions and compact inner counters, built from sturdy stems and prominent rectangular slabs. Terminals are mostly blunt and squared, with subtle rounding and small notch-like cut-ins that read as ink-trap-like detailing at joins and inside corners. Curves (C, G, O, S) are full and weighty, keeping a consistent rhythm with the angular, flat-ended verticals, while the overall texture stays dense and poster-forward. Numerals follow the same chunky construction, with strong horizontals and clear slab feet.
This face is strongest in large-scale applications such as headlines, posters, and impactful display typography where its slabs and dense texture can carry presence. It also suits branding and packaging that aims for a classic, durable, slightly nostalgic look, and performs well on signage when set with adequate size and spacing.
The tone is confident and no-nonsense, combining a vintage poster sensibility with a utilitarian, workwear feel. Its bold slabs and compact counters give it a loud, emphatic voice suited to statements, headlines, and branding that wants to feel durable and established.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a robust slab-serif structure, pairing bold, blocklike letterforms with small corner cut-ins to preserve clarity in heavy joins. It aims to evoke traditional print and athletic/industrial cues while remaining clean and upright for straightforward, declarative typography.
The lowercase shows a sturdy, single-storey feel in round letters and maintains the same squared serif language as the caps, producing a unified, muscular color in text. The strong horizontals and deep weight make spacing and counters critical at smaller sizes, where the design reads best with generous tracking and line spacing.