Slab Contrasted Iswe 10 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, sports, industrial, poster, retro, authoritative, sporty, impact, compactness, sturdiness, blocky, square, stencil-like, angular, compact.
A compact, block-built slab serif with strong vertical emphasis and sharply squared terminals. Strokes are generally heavy and consistent, with prominent rectangular slabs and tight interior counters that create a dense, punchy color on the line. Curves are minimized in favor of chamfered or notched joins, giving many letters a mechanical, almost cut-from-plate feel. Proportions are condensed, with tall ascenders and a steady x-height that keeps lowercase readable while maintaining a firm, vertical rhythm.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short bursts of text where its compact width and bold slabs can carry impact. It works well for signage-inspired branding, packaging panels, event graphics, and sports or industrial-themed identities where a sturdy, no-nonsense tone is desirable.
The overall tone is forceful and workmanlike, with a retro-industrial attitude reminiscent of signage, labels, and utilitarian printing. Its rigid geometry and emphatic slabs convey authority and toughness, while the condensed stance adds urgency and display energy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact in a condensed footprint, combining slab-serif stability with a machined, angular construction. Its letterforms prioritize strong silhouette and uniform rhythm, suggesting a display face built for bold statements and graphic presence.
The font’s angular detailing and squared counters make it most effective when given breathing room; at smaller sizes the tight apertures and dense texture can merge. Numerals and capitals follow the same rectilinear logic, supporting a consistent, disciplined typographic voice across mixed-case settings.