Slab Contrasted Amvi 16 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Miura Slab' by DSType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, logo marks, retro, sporty, assertive, headline, industrial, impact, nostalgia, motion, ruggedness, display, slab serif, ink-trap, bracketed, wedge serif, compressed counters.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and compact internal spaces. Strokes are thick and confidently modeled, with subtly modulated curves and crisp joins that keep the shapes from feeling purely geometric. The serifs read as bold slabs with angled, chiseled terminals and slight bracketing, giving letters a carved, poster-like presence. Counters are tight in bowls and rounds, and the overall rhythm is dense but consistent, creating strong word shapes at display sizes.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, sports and team identities, badges, labels, and storefront or event signage. It can also work for packaging and punchy editorial titling where a rugged, vintage-leaning slab serif voice is desired.
The tone is forceful and energetic, with a retro athletic flavor reminiscent of classic varsity, Western-influenced, or industrial signage. Its weight and slanted stance suggest motion and impact, making it feel competitive, promotional, and attention-seeking rather than quiet or editorial.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a sturdy slab-serif structure and a forward-leaning stance, balancing rugged, sign-painting-inspired details with consistent, repeatable letter construction for branding and display typography.
Round letters (like O and Q) show pronounced mass and tight apertures, while diagonals and joints maintain sharp, sturdy corners. Numerals match the letterforms in heft and slanted attitude, with bold silhouettes suited to large-scale use. The sample text shows high visual density, so spacing and counters can feel compact in longer passages.