Slab Contrasted Hole 12 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, sports branding, labels, retro, athletic, western, punchy, confident, impact, nostalgia, motion, branding, bracketed, chiseled, ink-trap hints, compact counters, rounded joins.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and compact interior counters. Strokes show noticeable contrast, with stout, bracketed slabs and subtly tapered joins that give the forms a carved, poster-like solidity. Terminals are crisp but not razor-sharp, and many letters have slightly pinched transitions where curves meet stems, adding a faintly engraved rhythm. Lowercase follows the same muscular construction, with single-storey forms and strong, chunky serifs that keep texture dense and even in words.
Best suited for display work such as posters, bold editorial headlines, sports or event branding, and packaging or label designs that need strong presence. It can also work for short callouts and signage where a compact, high-impact texture is desirable.
The overall tone feels nostalgic and assertive, mixing vintage display energy with a sporty, headline-driven attitude. Its italic slant and bold slabs create a sense of speed and impact, while the chiseled details nod to classic Americana and old poster typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in a slanted, attention-grabbing slab serif, combining sturdy serifs with a slightly carved, retro finish for energetic branding and headline use.
The numerals match the caps in weight and stance, reading as robust and sign-like. In continuous text, the heavy color and tight counters make it feel most at home at larger sizes where the bracketed slabs and contrast can be appreciated without crowding.