Slab Contrasted Subi 1 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Milo Slab' and 'FF Signa Slab' by FontFont, 'Rooney' by Jan Fromm, 'Majora' and 'Majora Pro' by Latinotype, 'Polyphonic' by Monotype, and 'Mislab Std' by Typofonderie (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, rugged, assertive, sporty, retro, industrial, impact, heritage tone, brand stamp, display strength, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap hints, heavyweight, compact counters.
A heavy slab-serif with broad proportions and a compact, punchy texture. The letterforms are built from sturdy, almost rectangular stems with pronounced slabs and subtle bracketing that rounds some joins into the serif. Counters are relatively tight and the internal shapes skew squarish, while curves (notably in C, G, O, and S) are rounded but held firmly by thick terminals. Stroke modulation is present but restrained, reading more as firm stress and shaping than delicate contrast. Overall spacing and rhythm feel dense and stable, producing strong word shapes at larger sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of text where impact and presence matter—posters, display typography, sports and team branding, badges, and bold packaging. It can also work for signage or section headers where a rugged, vintage-leaning tone is desired.
The font projects confidence and physicality—more workwear and team-lettering than refined editorial. Its bold slabs and compact counters add a nostalgic, Americana-leaning grit, while the consistent, sturdy construction gives it a no-nonsense, utilitarian voice.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum visual authority with a classic slab-serif backbone, balancing sturdy structure with softened, bracketed serif transitions for an approachable, retro-industrial finish.
Details like the strong slab terminals and slightly rounded bracket transitions help keep the weight from feeling purely geometric. Numerals match the same robust, sign-like character, maintaining an even, emphatic color across mixed text.