Slab Contrasted Wima 11 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Polyphonic' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, confident, collegiate, retro, rugged, friendly, impact, nostalgia, sturdiness, readability, branding, blocky, bracketed, softened, heavyweight, compact.
A heavy, block-driven slab serif with generously proportioned, rounded counters and short, sturdy serifs that read as squared yet slightly softened at the joins. Strokes are broadly consistent with noticeable contrast at terminals and in curved-to-straight transitions, giving the letters a sculpted, cut-out feel rather than a purely geometric one. The lowercase is robust and readable with a substantial x-height, while the numerals are compact and weighty, matching the overall mass and maintaining clear shapes at display sizes. Spacing and sidebearings feel built for impact, producing a dense, poster-like rhythm in text lines.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where strong presence and quick recognition matter. It also fits well for sports or team identities, bold packaging callouts, and short-form signage, especially where a vintage or traditional voice is desired.
The tone is bold and assertive with a classic, collegiate warmth—evoking vintage sports lettering, traditional signage, and mid-century advertising. Its chunky silhouettes and friendly curves keep it approachable even at high weight, projecting reliability and emphasis rather than sharp refinement.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a sturdy slab-serif framework, combining strong horizontals and rounded interior spaces for a confident, friendly display voice. It prioritizes legibility at large sizes and a recognizable, nostalgic character over delicate detail.
Curves are notably full (especially in O/C/G and the bowls of B/P/R), which helps prevent the design from feeling overly rigid. The serifs and terminals create strong horizontal accents that stabilize the line and enhance a headline-first personality.