Slab Contrasted Naru 11 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logotypes, vintage, industrial, western, poster, playful, display impact, retro tone, sign lettering, brand presence, bracketed, squared, heavy, sturdy, punchy.
A heavy, contrasted slab serif with squared, block-like terminals and prominent, bracketed joins into the stems. The design mixes strong horizontals with rounded bowls, creating a high-impact rhythm where counters stay fairly open despite the dense weight. Serifs read as rectangular “feet” and caps, often wider than the stems, while curves (C, G, O, S) are smooth and full, giving a slightly softened feel against the rigid slabs. Lowercase forms lean toward compact, sturdy construction with single-storey a and g, a tall, firm t, and robust shoulders on n/m; numerals are large and rounded with clear, bold silhouettes.
Best suited for posters, headlines, and short, bold statements where the slab structure can read at a distance. It also works well for signage, labels, and packaging that aims for a vintage or workshop aesthetic, and for logo wordmarks that want a sturdy, memorable silhouette.
The font conveys a confident, old-style display energy—part woodtype and part industrial signage—balancing toughness with a touch of friendliness from its generous curves. Its exaggerated slabs and punchy contrast give it a theatrical, attention-grabbing tone that feels nostalgic and crafted rather than neutral.
The design appears intended as a display slab that nods to historic woodtype and bold sign lettering, prioritizing impact and personality through oversized slabs, strong contrast, and broad proportions.
Letterforms show an intentionally stylized serif treatment, with strong top and bottom blocks that can create a striped, stamped effect across lines of text. The wide stance and heavy horizontals make word shapes very graphic, especially in all-caps settings.