Slab Contrasted Rote 4 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP, 'Clab' by Eko Bimantara, 'Equip Slab' and 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Corporative Slab' by Latinotype, 'Netra' by Sign Studio, 'Kondolarge' by TypeK, and 'Paul Slab' and 'Paul Slab Soft' by artill (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, assertive, rugged, retro, industrial, sporty, impact, authority, retro display, sturdy tone, headline clarity, blocky, chunky, bracketed, rounded, compact.
A heavy, block-forward slab serif with broad proportions, large counters, and minimal stroke modulation. The serifs are thick and strongly bracketed, merging into the stems with rounded transitions that soften the otherwise geometric mass. Curves are full and open (notably in C, O, and S), while corners and terminals lean toward squared, cut forms that keep the texture dense and consistent. The lowercase is sturdy and simplified, with single-storey a and g, short extenders, and a compact rhythm that holds up in large, bold settings; figures are similarly wide and weighty with clear, poster-ready silhouettes.
Best suited to high-impact display work such as headlines, posters, signage, and branding where a strong, sturdy voice is needed. It also fits sports and team identities, product and retail packaging, and editorial feature titles that want a bold, vintage-leaning slab presence.
The overall tone is confident and muscular, with a workmanlike, no-nonsense feel. Its chunky slabs and generous width evoke vintage American display typography—equal parts athletic, industrial, and headline-driven—making it feel bold, loud, and dependable.
This design appears intended as an attention-grabbing display slab that combines the authority of thick serifs with friendly bracketing and open counters. The goal is clear: maximum presence and readability in large sizes, with a retro-industrial flavor that reads as confident and durable.
At text sizes the dense color and wide set create a strong horizontal emphasis; spacing appears tuned for impact rather than delicacy. The bracketed slabs give the face a friendly sturdiness compared to sharp, unbracketed wood-type styles, while the large interior spaces help retain legibility despite the heavy weight.