Slab Contrasted Ronu 1 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Glance Slab' by Identity Letters, 'Weekly' by Los Andes, 'Pepi/Rudi' by Suitcase Type Foundry, 'Kondolarge' by TypeK, and 'Paul Slab' and 'Paul Slab Soft' by artill (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports, packaging, branding, confident, retro, athletic, loud, friendly, impact, heritage, signage, brand voice, legibility, blocky, bracketed, sturdy, compact, ink-trap hint.
A heavy, block-built slab with broad proportions and strongly squared silhouettes. The serifs read as thick, rectangular slabs with slight bracketing and occasional stepped notches, giving terminals a carved, poster-like finish. Curves are full and rounded (notably in C, G, O, S, and the numerals) while joins and corners stay firm, producing a punchy, high-ink-density rhythm. Stroke modulation is subtle but present, and the overall spacing feels generous, emphasizing weight and stability over delicacy.
Best suited to display sizes where its slabs and chunky curves can command attention—headlines, posters, athletic identities, storefront/signage, and bold brand marks. It also works for short bursts of copy such as packaging callouts or editorial openers where a dense, confident texture is desired.
The overall tone is bold and declarative, with a vintage Americana and collegiate flavor. It feels friendly and approachable despite the mass, projecting reliability, toughness, and an upbeat, attention-grabbing energy.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic slab-serif voice optimized for impact: broad, sturdy letterforms with decorative slab details that evoke vintage print and athletic branding while remaining straightforward and highly legible at larger sizes.
The lowercase set is sturdy and simplified, with single-storey forms and compact counters that maintain strong color in text. Numerals are large and rounded with emphatic slabs, making them read well in headlines and signage-style compositions.