Slab Contrasted Abre 5 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Unit Slab' by FontFont, 'Generis Slab' and 'Siseriff' by Linotype, 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts, 'PF Centro Slab Press' by Parachute, and 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, packaging, branding, confident, traditional, authoritative, sturdy, display presence, text clarity, print tone, brand authority, bracketed, robust, crisp, compact, high-clarity.
A robust slab-serif with squared, bracketed serifs and clearly differentiated thick–thin modulation across curves and joins. Capitals are broad and steady with strong horizontal terminals, while lowercase shows compact bowls and firm shoulders that keep color even in text. Counters are moderately open, joins are clean, and the overall rhythm reads as structured and deliberate rather than fluid. Numerals match the letterforms with sturdy stems and prominent serifs, supporting consistent line texture in mixed setting.
Well-suited to headlines, subheads, and editorial display where a sturdy slab presence is desirable. It can also work for branding and packaging that needs a traditional, trustworthy voice, and for posters or titles where strong serifs help anchor the layout.
The face conveys a confident, traditional tone with an editorial seriousness. Its strong slabs and measured contrast give it an authoritative, “printed” feel that suggests reliability and clarity rather than delicacy or playfulness.
Likely designed to deliver a classic slab-serif voice with strong presence and clear readability, balancing traditional structure with enough contrast to keep large text lively and articulate.
In the sample text, the heavy serifs and decisive terminals create a pronounced baseline and strong word shapes, making it especially effective at larger sizes where its crisp details and contrast become more apparent. The design maintains a consistent, no-nonsense presence across capitals, lowercase, and figures.