Slab Contrasted Abha 10 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Nuga' by 38-lineart, 'Hefring Slab' by Inhouse Type, 'Quadon' by René Bieder, and 'Calypso E' by Typolar (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, editorial, sturdy, confident, industrial, friendly, vintage, impact, readability, durability, warmth, slab serif, bracketed serifs, rounded corners, heavy terminals, solid color.
A heavy slab serif with pronounced, mostly bracketed serifs and a broad, steady rhythm. Strokes are robust with only modest modulation, producing dense, dark color and strong horizontals. Counters are compact but clean, with rounded joins and softened corners that keep the weight from feeling brittle. The lowercase appears large relative to the capitals, and the overall set reads with firm, blocky proportions and slightly expanded width.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where a strong, solid voice is needed. The sturdy slabs and dark color make it effective for packaging and signage, especially in short bursts of text. It can also work for editorial display settings where a durable, traditional presence is desired.
The tone is confident and workmanlike, with a friendly, approachable bluntness. It suggests utilitarian signage and traditional print toughness, but the rounded shaping adds warmth rather than austerity. Overall it feels dependable, direct, and a bit nostalgic without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, reliable slab-serif voice with high visual impact and clear shapes. Its wide stance and softened details suggest an aim for both authority and approachability, prioritizing legibility and punch in display contexts.
The numerals are similarly hefty and readable, matching the letters’ slabbed structure and dark texture. In the text sample, spacing and shapes hold together well at large sizes, emphasizing impact and stability over delicacy.