Slab Contrasted Bewi 10 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Orla Serif' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, confident, retro, editorial, sporty, punchy, attention grabbing, vintage flavor, dynamic emphasis, sturdy readability, bracketed, chunky, rounded, ink-trap, bouncy.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and compact internal counters. Strokes show noticeable modulation, with thick main forms and slimmer joins and curves, producing a lively, slightly chiseled texture. Serifs are blocky and braced, often wedge-like where they meet stems, giving strong horizontal emphasis without looking delicate. Curves are generously rounded, terminals feel soft rather than sharp, and spacing is tuned for impact, yielding a dense, energetic color in text.
Best suited to display roles where strong presence is needed—headlines, posters, mastheads, and punchy brand marks. It also fits packaging and apparel graphics where a bold italic slab can communicate energy and tradition. In paragraphs it will read dark and forceful, working most effectively at larger sizes with comfortable line spacing.
The overall tone is bold and assertive with a distinctly vintage, print-forward flavor. Its strong slabs and italic motion add urgency and momentum, reading as confident, competitive, and attention-seeking rather than quiet or neutral.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif foundation, combining muscular serifs with an italic forward slant for motion. The emphasis is on bold clarity and character—built to stand out quickly in promotional and editorial contexts.
Round characters (O, C, G, 0) appear squat and sturdy, with small apertures and a compact feel. The numerals are heavy and friendly, matching the letterforms with substantial weight and consistent slabbing. In longer setting, the pronounced slanted rhythm and dark color create a headline-first presence rather than a restrained book texture.