Slab Contrasted Osky 10 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'FF Unit Slab' by FontFont, 'Breve Slab Title' by Monotype, and 'PF Centro Slab Press' by Parachute (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, sturdy, authoritative, vintage, editorial, collegiate, impact, display, heritage, authority, print feel, bracketed serifs, blocky, robust, high-ink, compact counters.
A heavy slab-serif with bracketed, rectangular serifs and strongly weighted vertical stems. The drawing emphasizes broad, flat terminals, compact apertures, and a generally squared-off construction, while rounds like C, O, and G stay full and smooth. Stroke contrast is present but restrained, with a clear hierarchy between main stems and connecting strokes rather than fine hairlines. Letterforms feel tight and dense, with short ascenders/descenders relative to the overall weight, and numerals that read solid and poster-ready.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and branding where a firm, traditional presence is desired. It can also work for short editorial callouts or subheads that need strong emphasis, especially when printed or used at larger sizes.
The tone is confident and grounded, with a vintage-print flavor that evokes traditional headlines, campus signage, and old-style advertising. Its dense black shapes and sturdy serifs give it a serious, no-nonsense voice that still feels familiar and approachable in display settings.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with classic slab-serif cues: thick, bracketed serifs, compact internal spaces, and a steady, sturdy rhythm. It prioritizes bold readability and a vintage-leaning, institutional character over lightness or refinement.
In text, the weight and compact counters create a strong typographic “color,” favoring impact over delicacy. The slab treatment is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, producing a steady rhythm that holds up well at large sizes and in short blocks of copy.