Slab Normal Alte 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Dharma Slab', 'Rama Gothic', 'Rama Gothic Rounded', and 'Rama Slab' by Dharma Type and 'Gravtrac' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, subheads, posters, labels, packaging, industrial, editorial, utilitarian, retro, space saving, strong hierarchy, workhorse display, clear structure, condensed, slab serif, vertical stress, sturdy, compact.
A compact, condensed slab serif with sturdy, bracketed serifs and largely monolinear strokes. Letterforms are tall and tightly fit, with narrow counters and a strong vertical rhythm. The lowercase shows a high x-height and short ascenders/descenders relative to the caps, keeping texture dense and efficient. Terminals are blunt and squared, bowls are compressed, and joins stay clean, producing a crisp, mechanically consistent silhouette that holds together well in tight settings.
Best suited to headlines and subheads where horizontal space is limited and a strong, authoritative tone is desired. It also fits posters, labels, and packaging that benefit from a condensed, sturdy slab presence and a dense typographic texture.
The overall tone feels workmanlike and practical, with an industrial, newspaper-like directness. Its condensed proportions and firm serifs give it a no-nonsense, slightly vintage voice suited to straightforward messaging rather than decorative flair.
The design appears intended as a dependable condensed slab for space-conscious typography, prioritizing firmness, consistency, and clear structure. Its forms suggest a pragmatic display-to-text utility role where a bold editorial voice is needed without ornate detailing.
The face maintains a consistent, disciplined rhythm across caps, lowercase, and numerals, emphasizing verticality and compact spacing. In the sample text, it produces a dark, even color that favors emphasis and hierarchy over airy readability.