Slab Contrasted Sena 1 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'DT Augustina Slab' by Deveze Type, 'Askan Slim' by Hoftype, 'Forbes' by Linotype, 'Mediator Serif' by ParaType, and 'Bree Serif' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, signage, western, vintage, confident, playful, tough, attention, nostalgia, impact, branding, display, bracketed, bulky, punchy, rounded, high-impact.
A heavy, slab-serif display face with broad proportions, compact counters, and strongly bracketed rectangular serifs. Strokes are thick and consistent, with gentle shaping at joins and terminals that keeps the texture lively rather than purely geometric. Curves are full and rounded (notably in bowls and the numeral set), while flat horizontals and sturdy verticals produce a tight, dark rhythm in text. Overall spacing reads slightly condensed in feel due to the weight, with letterforms designed to hold together as a solid block at larger sizes.
Best suited to display settings where strong presence is needed—posters, editorial headlines, signage, packaging, and brand marks. It can also work for short bursts of copy (pull quotes, labels, section headers) where a compact, high-contrast texture is desirable.
The tone is bold and extroverted, evoking classic poster and headline typography with a hint of old-time and western influence. Its chunky serifs and rounded forms give it a friendly, nostalgic character while still feeling assertive and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif voice, combining sturdy structure with softened bracketing to keep large text energetic and approachable.
The sample paragraph shows a dense, even color with pronounced word shapes and strong emphasis on capitals. Numerals appear similarly weighty and rounded, supporting impactful set pieces like prices, dates, and short numeric callouts.