Slab Contrasted Abse 5 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Equip Slab' and 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Majora' and 'Majora Pro' by Latinotype, 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype, 'PF Centro Slab Pro' by Parachute, and 'Typewriter' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, book covers, confident, editorial, collegiate, retro, authoritative, impact, stability, readability, classic tone, display focus, bracketed, blocky, sturdy, ink-trap feel, rounded joins.
A heavy, sturdy slab serif with broad proportions and a consistent, low-contrast stroke structure. The serifs are thick and mostly squared with subtle bracketing, creating a strong baseline and a steady vertical rhythm. Counters are generous for the weight, and joins show slight rounding that keeps the texture from feeling overly rigid. Uppercase forms are wide and emphatic, while lowercase maintains a compact, readable structure with clear bowls and solid terminals; overall spacing reads even and robust in text.
Best suited to display roles where impact matters: headlines, posters, cover typography, and brand wordmarks. It can also work for short-form editorial settings such as pull quotes or section headers, where its strong slabs and broad proportions create a commanding, readable presence.
The tone is confident and no-nonsense, with a classic editorial and collegiate flavor. Its strong slabs and wide stance give it an institutional, headline-forward voice that feels both traditional and approachable. The overall color on the page is dark and assertive, suited to messages that need weight and presence.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, dependable slab-serif voice with high visual impact and stable text rhythm. Its wide proportions and thick, bracketed slabs suggest a focus on authority and legibility for attention-grabbing titles and classic, print-leaning typography.
In the sample text, the font builds a dense, steady typographic color, with slab terminals anchoring lines and helping maintain clarity at larger sizes. Figures appear sturdy and straightforward, matching the letterforms’ square-shouldered construction and reinforcing a cohesive, workmanlike character.