Slab Contrasted Abvi 1 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arcanite Slab' and 'Nuga' by 38-lineart, 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra, and 'Netra' by Sign Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, branding, packaging, classic, sturdy, confident, vintage, impactful display, readable slab, heritage tone, strong texture, bracketed serifs, chunky, rounded joins, soft corners, compact counters.
A robust serif with thick, squared slab-like terminals and subtly bracketed joins that soften the transitions into the stems. Strokes are broadly even with only mild modulation, producing a solid, high-ink texture in text. Proportions feel generous and slightly expansive, with rounded bowls and relatively small, compact counters that reinforce the heavy color. The lowercase shows a traditional, readable build with a two-storey “a” and a single-storey “g,” while the overall rhythm stays steady and consistent across letters and numerals.
Best suited for headlines, subheads, and short blocks of text where strong typographic presence is needed. It works well for editorial titling, brand marks, and packaging that benefit from a classic slab-serif voice with substantial weight and stable rhythm. It can also serve for emphasis in layouts where a sturdy, traditional serif texture is desired.
The font conveys a confident, workmanlike seriousness with a hint of heritage. Its chunky serifs and dense color give it an authoritative, editorial tone that feels established rather than trendy. The softened brackets keep it approachable, avoiding a purely industrial rigidity.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, dependable slab-serif personality with softened, bracketed shaping for readability and warmth. It aims to balance assertive display impact with conventional letterforms that remain familiar in continuous reading.
In the sample text, the strong slab terminals remain clear at larger sizes and create a firm baseline and cap-line presence. The numerals match the letters’ weight and squareness, supporting headline and display use where uniform impact is desired.