Slab Contrasted Mise 1 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, logos, event promo, western, circus, vintage, poster-ready, playful, attention grabbing, vintage revival, signage style, woodtype feel, characterful display, blocky, stencil-like, chunky serifs, rounded bowls, ink-trap notches.
A heavy, condensed display face with chunky slab serifs and rounded interior forms. Strokes are robust with subtle contrast, and many joins show small notches and cut-ins that create a faint stencil/woodtype impression. Terminals tend to be squared and weighty, with compact counters that stay open enough for headline use. Overall rhythm is tight and vertical, with uneven widths across characters that adds a handmade, poster-type feel.
Best suited to large sizes where the heavy slabs and notched detailing can be appreciated—posters, headlines, packaging fronts, and storefront-style signage. It can also work for bold wordmarks and event promotions where a vintage showbill or Western flavor is desired, but it is less ideal for long-form reading due to its dense color and condensed spacing.
The font projects a bold, showbill energy that feels rooted in vintage signage and turn-of-the-century display typography. Its carved-in notches and thick slabs give it a slightly rugged, theatrical tone—part Western, part circus—making it feel attention-seeking and fun rather than refined.
The design appears intended to evoke classic woodtype/showcard lettering with a modern, consistent digital build. Its narrow proportions and strong slab structure prioritize impact and memorability, while the distinctive cut-ins add character and help prevent large black areas from feeling overly flat.
Uppercase letters read especially strong due to broad slabs and simplified silhouettes, while lowercase keeps the same sculpted, notched detailing for continuity. Numerals are similarly compact and blocky, maintaining the same heavy color and condensed stance in running display text.