Slab Contrasted Besu 12 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, assertive, retro, sporty, editorial, playful, impact, motion, display, retro feel, attention, slab serif, bracketed, ink-trap, ball terminals, compact joins.
A very heavy, right-leaning slab serif with strongly bracketed slabs and rounded interior corners that soften the mass. Strokes show clear modulation, with thick vertical emphasis and tapered joins that create a punchy rhythm in text. Counters are generous for the weight, and many terminals finish with rounded or subtly notched shapes, giving a slightly “cut” or ink-trap-like feel at stress points. The lowercase is sturdy and compact, with robust bowls and short, powerful serifs that keep forms stable at display sizes.
Best suited for large-scale typography such as headlines, posters, and short editorial callouts where impact and motion are desirable. It also fits branding and packaging that want a retro-assertive voice, and can work well for sports or event graphics when paired with simpler supporting text.
The overall tone is bold and energetic, mixing a vintage print sensibility with a sporty, attention-grabbing presence. Its chunky slabs and dynamic slant read confident and promotional, while the softened corners add approachability and a hint of playfulness.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact with a lively italic stance, combining bold slab-serif authority with softened, print-like details for readability and character in display settings.
In the sample text, the weight and slant create a strong forward motion and dense color, making word shapes highly emphatic. The numerals share the same heavy, bracketed construction and read best when given breathing room, as the overall texture can become quite compact in long passages.