Slab Contrasted Imsy 10 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, packaging, heritage, brisk, assertive, sporty, emphasis, compact fit, print texture, dynamic slant, slab serifs, bracketed slabs, oblique stress, tight spacing, crisp joins.
A right-leaning slab-serif design with compact proportions and a firm, print-like texture. Strokes are mostly even with subtle modulation, and the serifs are blocky and bracketed, giving terminals a sturdy, anchored finish. Curves are slightly squared off, with crisp joins and a consistent, energetic rhythm; counters stay relatively open for an italic. The lowercase shows a single-storey a and g, a narrow, upright-sided n/m, and a lively, forward-tilting construction that reads cleanly in words as well as in the shown numeric set.
Best suited for editorial headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and compact display settings where an italic voice is desired without losing structural weight. It can also work for branding and packaging that want a classic slab-serif backbone with a dynamic, forward-leaning emphasis.
The overall tone is confident and brisk, combining a traditional editorial sensibility with a punchy, athletic slant. Its sturdy slabs and compact fit feel practical and no-nonsense, while the italic angle adds urgency and motion.
The design appears intended as an italic slab-serif for impactful text—delivering a strong, compact footprint with traditional print cues, while keeping strokes stable enough to remain legible and consistent in running samples.
In the sample paragraph the type maintains a dark, even color and holds together well across mixed case, punctuation, and figures. The compact letterforms and sturdy serifs produce a strong presence that can feel dense at smaller sizes unless given comfortable line spacing.