Slab Contrasted Abha 1 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Serifa EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Gold' by FontMesa, 'Serifa' by Linotype, 'Egyptian Slate' and 'Isento Slab' by Monotype, 'Gintona Slab' by Sudtipos, 'Pepi/Rudi' by Suitcase Type Foundry, and 'Clinto Slab' by XdCreative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, book covers, confident, classic, robust, authoritative, impact, readability, print feel, authority, stability, bracketed, serifed, sturdy, blocky, high-ink.
A sturdy slab-serif with heavy, bracketed slabs and a compact, print-forward rhythm. Strokes are predominantly even, with only modest modulation, and the serifs read as squared, weighty terminals rather than delicate finishing strokes. Counters are relatively tight for the weight, giving letters a dense, high-ink color, while curves stay controlled and slightly flattened in places to maintain a solid, constructed feel. The lowercase is straightforward and workmanlike, and the numerals carry the same heavy-footed, stable presence.
Well suited to headlines, pull quotes, and other editorial applications where strong typographic voice is desired. Its dense color and prominent slabs also fit posters, book covers, and packaging where readability and firmness need to hold up at distance or against busy backgrounds.
The overall tone is confident and editorial, evoking traditional printing and newsroom typography with a modern, forceful weight. It feels assertive and dependable—more declarative than delicate—making text appear grounded and serious.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional slab-serif presence with contemporary heft: strong serifs, sturdy construction, and a clear, no-nonsense texture that performs as a high-impact text-and-display workhorse.
At display sizes the slab structure becomes a key visual signature, with strong horizontals and consistent, squared terminals that help words sit firmly on the line. The bold massing favors impact and clarity over airiness, especially in longer passages.