Slab Contrasted Jefe 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, branding, art deco, editorial, retro, theatrical, elegant, space-saving, poster display, vintage styling, vertical emphasis, title impact, condensed, slab serif, high-waisted, crisp, vertical.
A condensed slab-serif with strong vertical emphasis and tight, column-like proportions. Strokes are mostly straight and crisp, with moderate contrast between stems and the thinner connecting strokes, and compact slab terminals that read as squared, bracketless feet and caps. Curves are narrow and controlled, giving bowls and counters an elongated, upright silhouette; spacing is economical and the overall rhythm is steady and linear. Numerals follow the same tall, condensed construction with simplified, sturdy terminals that keep figures legible at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short setting where its condensed build can save space while remaining striking—posters, book and album covers, brand wordmarks, menus, and packaging. It can also work for subheads and pull quotes when a vintage, high-contrast editorial feel is desired, but it is visually strongest at medium-to-large sizes.
The tone feels distinctly Art Deco and period-inspired—sleek, metropolitan, and a bit theatrical. Its tall, disciplined forms suggest vintage posters, cinema titles, and elegant signage, balancing refinement with a firm, architectural presence.
Likely designed to deliver a classic condensed display voice with assertive slab serifs and a stylized, early-20th-century sensibility. The intention appears to be strong vertical impact and compact set width, optimized for dramatic titling and period-evocative branding.
The design’s compressed width and prominent vertical stems create a strong headline color and a pronounced texture in blocks of text. Round letters stay narrow rather than circular, and many glyphs rely on straight sides with minimal flare, reinforcing the font’s streamlined, poster-like character.