Slab Contrasted Osfe 11 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP, 'Rude Slab ExtraCondensed' by Monotype, 'Oxford Press' by Set Sail Studios, 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry, 'LFT Etica' and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether, and 'Mislab Std' by Typofonderie (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, sports branding, industrial, western, athletic, retro, assertive, impact, authority, nostalgia, sturdiness, blocky, bracketed, incised, chunky, compact.
A compact, heavy slab serif with squared proportions and prominent bracketed slabs that read as slightly flared at the terminals. Stems are thick and steady, with minimal modulation and crisp, planar joins that give letters a carved, poster-like solidity. Counters are relatively tight and geometric, and the overall rhythm is dense and punchy, with uppercase forms feeling especially sturdy and low-slung. Numerals follow the same blunt, structural logic, keeping strong verticals and sturdy feet for clear, sign-like presence.
Best suited to headlines and short display copy where strong silhouettes and tight texture are desirable—posters, signage, labels, and packaging in particular. It can also work well for sports branding and bold editorial titling, especially when a retro-industrial or western-leaning flavor is needed.
The tone is bold and no-nonsense, evoking workwear pragmatism and vintage display typography. Its chunky slabs and compact shapes suggest classic Americana and athletic signage, with a confident, slightly rugged voice that feels designed to command attention.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a compact width while retaining the familiar authority of slab serifs. Its bracketed slabs and stout geometry prioritize legibility by shape and a strong typographic “stamp” effect for display settings.
The lowercase maintains a consistent, sturdy texture with simple, workmanlike details (notably in forms like a, g, and t), and the punctuation and spacing in the sample text support a strong headline color. The overall impression is more about impact and silhouette than delicate detail, making it visually stable at large sizes.