Slab Contrasted Agvi 4 is a regular weight, very wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Macahe' by Rômulo Gobira (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, signage, retro, hand-cut, rugged, lively, quirky, display impact, vintage feel, handmade texture, distinct silhouettes, angular, facet-edged, chunky serifs, ink-trap feel, display.
A slanted, display-oriented serif with bold, slab-like terminals and a distinctly angular, faceted construction. Strokes show visible modulation, with wedge-like joins and corners that often look beveled or slightly notched, giving the outlines a cut-from-paper or chiseled impression. The proportions are notably broad, with generous horizontal spread and open counters; many letters carry asymmetrical, lively details that keep the rhythm irregular in an intentional way. Numerals and capitals share the same sharp, polygonal curves and sturdy feet, maintaining a consistent, rugged texture across the set.
Best suited for headlines, poster work, and branding where a bold, characterful italic can carry the visual identity on its own. It also fits packaging and signage that want a vintage, hand-rendered flavor; for longer text it will be most comfortable when given ample size and spacing.
The overall tone feels retro and handcrafted, like letterforms drawn for pulp titles, posters, or vintage signage. Its sharp edges and chunky serifs add attitude and grit, while the slant and quirky corner breaks make it energetic rather than formal.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a slab-serif italic through a deliberately angular, hand-cut geometry, combining sturdy feet with lively, irregular details. The goal seems to be high-impact display legibility with a distinctive, retro-graphic personality.
The face creates strong texture in paragraphs due to its wide set and prominent serif blocks, with occasional quirky stroke breaks that read as stylistic ‘nicks’ at joins and terminals. It favors distinctive silhouettes over smooth, neutral curves, so it draws attention quickly at larger sizes.