Slab Contrasted Rosy 14 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arcanite Slab' and 'Nuga' by 38-lineart, 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP, 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'Netra' by Sign Studio, 'Gintona Slab' by Sudtipos, 'Kondolarge' by TypeK, and 'Eigerdals Slab' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, bold, friendly, retro, sporty, confident, impact, heritage, display, attention, chunky, blocky, bracketed, soft corners, high impact.
A heavy slab-serif design with broad, chunky proportions and compact internal counters that keep the silhouettes dense. Serifs are thick and squared with slight bracketing and softened corners, giving the face a sturdy, carved-in feel rather than a sharp, machined one. Curves are round and full (notably in C, O, S, and the bowls), while joins and terminals stay blunt and emphatic, producing a steady, poster-like rhythm. Numerals are similarly weighty and simplified, favoring legibility through large forms and minimal detailing.
Well-suited to headlines and short statements where impact is the priority, such as posters, banners, and editorial openers. It also fits branding systems that want a bold, heritage-leaning voice—particularly for packaging, storefront or wayfinding signage, and sports or event identities where sturdy slabs and rounded forms reinforce presence.
The overall tone is confident and extroverted, with a warm, slightly nostalgic voice reminiscent of classic signage, varsity and team marks, and mid-century display typography. Its mass and softened slabs make it feel approachable rather than severe, projecting energy and solidity at the same time.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display slab that combines classic, sign-painter solidity with friendlier, rounded shaping. Its simplified detailing and strong slabs suggest a focus on immediate recognition and a consistent, powerful texture in large-scale typography.
The face reads best when given room: its dense counters and thick slabs can visually merge at small sizes, while at headline sizes the strong silhouette and rounded construction become a defining feature. Mixed-case text maintains a consistent, sturdy color on the page, with lowercase forms staying robust and highly graphic.