Slab Contrasted Wiba 12 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Aman' by Blaze Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logotypes, western, vintage, punchy, sturdy, playful, attention-grabbing, signage feel, heritage tone, friendly display, brand impact, bracketed, rounded, flared, ink-trap-like, bouncy.
A hefty slab serif with strongly bracketed, blocky serifs and pronounced weight shifts between thick stems and thinner connecting strokes. Curves are generously rounded and slightly inflated, giving counters a soft, almost bulbous feel, while joins and inside corners show small triangular cut-ins that read like subtle ink-trap detailing. The overall rhythm is energetic: widths vary noticeably across letters, and several forms feel slightly sprung or tilted in their terminals, keeping the texture lively even at heavy weight. Numerals match the chunky, sculpted construction and carry the same emphatic slabs and curved bowls.
Best suited to large sizes where the bracketed slabs, curved bowls, and internal cut-ins can be appreciated—posters, headlines, labels, and storefront-style signage. It can also work for short brand statements or logotypes that benefit from a bold, vintage-leaning voice, while longer text will read as intentionally loud and attention-seeking.
The font projects a bold, old-poster confidence with a friendly edge. Its chunky slabs and sculpted curves evoke heritage signage and showbill typography, while the bouncy proportions add a touch of humor and approachability rather than strict formality.
Likely designed to deliver maximum impact with a nostalgic slab-serif flavor, combining emphatic serifs and showy contrast with rounded, friendly proportions. The irregular width rhythm and sculpted corners suggest an aim toward expressive display typography that still maintains strong, stable letterforms.
In text settings the dense color is consistent, but the combination of strong contrast and sculpted interior cuts creates a sparkling texture that’s especially noticeable in letters with tight apertures. The heavy serifs and rounded bowls make it feel more handcrafted and display-oriented than neutral.