Slab Contrasted Difa 10 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bogue' and 'Bogue Slab' by Melvastype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, signage, western, playful, retro, punchy, confident, display impact, vintage flavor, attention grabbing, brand character, bracketed, bulbous, bouncy, soft, chunky.
A heavy, slanted slab-serif with broad proportions and a compact, sturdy silhouette. Strokes are thick with noticeable modulation, and the slabs are prominent and often gently bracketed, giving terminals a cushioned, sculpted feel rather than sharp, mechanical edges. Curves are full and rounded, counters are relatively open for the weight, and many joins show a subtle swelling that adds rhythm and movement. Overall spacing reads slightly tight at display sizes, reinforcing a dense, poster-ready texture.
This font is strongest in short display settings such as posters, large headlines, storefront or event signage, and bold brand marks where its heavy slabs and animated slant can read clearly. It can also work for packaging and labels that benefit from a retro, showman-like voice, especially when set with generous leading and careful tracking.
The design projects a bold, showy energy with a distinctly vintage, Western-leaning flavor. Its rounded massing and lively slant keep it from feeling austere, instead suggesting friendliness and spectacle—well suited to attention-grabbing, characterful headlines.
The letterforms appear intended to fuse classic slab-serif solidity with a lively italic stance and softened, bracketed detailing. The goal is a high-impact display face that feels vintage and expressive while staying robust and readable at larger sizes.
The italic angle is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, producing a unified forward motion. Numerals are similarly weighty and curved, matching the softened slab treatment and maintaining a cohesive, billboard-like presence.