Slab Contrasted Roko 10 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Auster Slab' by Resistenza (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, branding, packaging, poster, playful, retro, sturdy, friendly, display impact, retro recall, attention grabbing, friendly tone, bracketed, rounded, chunky, compact, bouncy.
A heavy slab-serif with thick, blocky forms and softly rounded corners that keep the texture dense but not harsh. Serifs read as bold, bracketed slabs, with squared terminals and occasional stepped notches that add a slightly carved, display-oriented character. Curves are generously full (notably in bowls and numerals), counters are moderately open, and proportions feel compact with a subtle, lively unevenness across glyph widths that gives the line a hand-set, wood-type rhythm. Overall contrast is minimal, favoring solid strokes and strong silhouettes.
This face is well suited to posters, headlines, storefront-style signage, and bold branding where immediate impact is needed. It can work effectively on packaging and labels, especially in retro or craft-themed systems, and in short bursts of display text where its dense texture and distinctive slabs can carry the visual identity.
The tone is bold and approachable, leaning toward a vintage, showbill sensibility. It suggests classic Americana and mid-century advertising—confident, a little playful, and built to grab attention from a distance without feeling aggressive.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display slab that evokes vintage wood-type and classic advertising forms while staying friendly through rounded shaping and bracketed slabs. Its emphasis is on strong silhouettes and a rhythmic, slightly playful texture for attention-grabbing typography.
In the sample text, the weight creates strong paragraph color and pronounced word shapes, while the chunky slabs and tight internal spaces make it feel best suited to larger sizes. The figures are robust and round, matching the letterforms’ broad, friendly geometry.