Slab Contrasted Abba 11 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry, 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether, 'Rahere Slab' by ULGA Type, and 'Haboro Slab' and 'Haboro Slab Soft' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, signage, sturdy, authoritative, traditional, collegiate, impact, readability, heritage, stability, slab serif, bracketed serifs, strong serifs, heavy terminals, wide counters.
A robust slab-serif with heavy, bracketed serifs and confidently weighted strokes. The letterforms are built on clear, fairly traditional proportions with large round counters and rounded joins, giving the shapes a slightly softened, ink-trap-free solidity. Capitals feel broad and stable, while the lowercase maintains a readable rhythm with distinct ascenders/descenders and compact details. Numerals are substantial and clear, with rounded bowls and firm, rectangular serif endings that keep the texture even in dense settings.
Best suited to display and short-to-medium text where strong typographic voice is desired—headlines, subheads, posters, and editorial callouts. Its sturdy serifs and open counters also make it workable for branding, packaging, and signage where a traditional, authoritative slab feel is appropriate.
The font projects a dependable, no-nonsense tone—classic and institutional, with an editorial heft that reads as confident and established. Its strong slab structure suggests heritage and authority rather than delicacy, making it feel practical and grounded.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic slab-serif presence with high impact and reliable readability, balancing strong rectangular serifs with softened curves to keep the texture approachable. It aims to provide an established, print-forward voice that holds up well at larger sizes and in dense headline settings.
Across both the grid and paragraph sample, spacing and stroke endings create a dark, consistent typographic color. Curved letters (C, G, O, Q) retain generous interior space, which helps prevent the heavy weight from clogging, while the emphatic slabs add a firm baseline and headline presence.