Slab Contrasted Sele 1 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Boton' by Berthold, 'Dean Slab' by Blaze Type, 'Wild Bounty' by Glowtype, 'Arch Creek JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Amasis' and 'Polyphonic' by Monotype, 'Pratt Nova' by Shinntype, and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports, robust, confident, vintage, industrial, collegiate, impact, durability, heritage, signage, authority, slab serif, blocky, bracketed, sturdy, high-impact.
A heavy, block-forward slab serif with compact counters and a strong, poster-like silhouette. The serifs read as squared slabs with subtle bracketing in places, keeping joins sturdy rather than sharp. Curves are broad and simplified, with terminals that feel cut and decisive; bowls and apertures stay fairly tight, which increases density in text. Proportions lean slightly condensed in many capitals, while lowercase forms remain solid and utilitarian, producing an overall rugged, weighty rhythm.
Best suited to headlines, banners, and display typography where its strong slabs and dense shapes can do the heavy lifting. It works well for branding and packaging that need a bold, traditional presence—especially in sports, collegiate, or industrial-themed designs. For longer text, it performs better in short blocks, pull quotes, or large-size settings where counters have room to breathe.
The tone is assertive and workmanlike, with a classic Americana/collegiate flavor and a hint of old poster typography. Its mass and squared details project authority and durability rather than delicacy, making it feel straightforward, loud, and dependable.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a familiar slab-serif structure—prioritizing solidity, legibility at large sizes, and a confident, traditional voice. Its simplified curves and strong serifs suggest a goal of dependable display performance across posters and identity work.
At paragraph sizes the dark color builds quickly, so spacing and line height become important to avoid a clogged texture. Numerals match the overall heft and maintain the same squared, slabbed logic, supporting uniform emphasis in mixed alphanumeric settings.