Slab Contrasted Divi 1 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clarendon' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports, retro, confident, sporty, editorial, loud, impact, display, retro appeal, energy, brand voice, bracketed, ink-trap, ball terminals, swashy, punchy.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with pronounced stroke modulation and chunky, bracketed serifs. The letters are broad and compactly fit, with rounded joins and occasional ball-like terminals that add a slightly calligraphic flavor to the otherwise blocky construction. Counters are relatively tight, and curves are full and weighty, giving the design a strong color in text. Numerals and lowercase show lively details—curled tails and softened terminals—that keep the texture from feeling purely geometric.
Best used for headlines, display lines, logos, and short blocks where its heavy slabs and energetic italic motion can carry the message. It fits packaging, sports or entertainment branding, and editorial covers where a bold, vintage-leaning voice is desirable.
The overall tone is bold and attention-seeking, mixing vintage poster energy with a contemporary, athletic punch. Its italic slant and swelling curves read as assertive and dynamic, making it feel suited to statements rather than quiet reading.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif foundation, adding italic momentum and expressive terminals for a more animated, contemporary display feel.
In the sample text, the dense weight and contrast create strong word shapes but reduce fine internal space at smaller sizes, especially in letters with tight counters. The rhythm feels intentionally varied, with expressive terminals and sturdy slabs creating a distinctive, branded texture.