Slab Contrasted Mide 10 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, editorial, packaging, vintage, western, robust, typewriter, characterful slab, vintage voice, display impact, text durability, bracketed, ball terminals, rounded slabs, low apertures, soft corners.
A sturdy slab-serif design with generously bracketed, rounded serifs and a slightly soft, ink-trap-like shaping in some joins. Strokes show clear thick–thin modulation, with heavier verticals and lighter curves/cross-strokes, giving the face a lively, engraved rhythm rather than a purely monoline slab. Counters are fairly open but apertures tend to be modest, and many terminals finish with subtle ball or teardrop forms. The lowercase is compact and utilitarian, with a single-storey a and g, and the numerals are bold and display-friendly with strong slab feet and round bowls.
Well suited to headlines, signage, and poster typography where bold serifs and a traditional voice are desirable. It can also support editorial pull quotes, book or magazine titling, and packaging or label design that benefits from a vintage, robust texture.
The overall tone feels classic and workmanlike, blending old-style printing warmth with a frontier poster sensibility. It reads as confident and slightly nostalgic, with enough contrast and curvature to feel crafted rather than purely industrial.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable slab-serif foundation with added personality through contrast, bracketing, and rounded terminals. It aims for a familiar historical flavor—part letterpress, part western display—while remaining practical for short text and prominent numerals.
In text, the strong serif presence and tight apertures create a dark, steady color that holds together well at larger sizes, while the distinctive terminals add character in headlines. The design’s rounded slab shapes and bracketing keep it from feeling overly rigid, helping long words maintain a smooth rhythm.