Slab Contrasted Subi 10 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Serifa' by Bitstream, 'Serifa EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Glypha' and 'Serifa' by Linotype, 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype, and 'Quint' and 'Typewriter' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, industrial, collegiate, retro, editorial, impact, sturdiness, heritage tone, headline clarity, brand presence, blocky, sturdy, bracketed, ink-trap hints, compact counters.
A heavy, slab-serif design with broad proportions and pronounced, mostly squared serifs that read as sturdy and structural. Strokes are thick with noticeable contrast between verticals and joins, and the joins/terminals stay crisp and geometric rather than calligraphic. Uppercase forms feel compact and powerful, while the lowercase maintains a familiar, readable skeleton with a single-storey a and g and tight internal counters that amplify the bold color on the page. Numerals are equally weighty and block-built, matching the font’s squared rhythm and strong baseline presence.
Best suited to headlines and short, high-impact copy where its heavy slabs and wide forms can be appreciated without overcrowding. It works well for branding and packaging that want a durable, heritage-leaning voice, and for signage where a strong silhouette and stable rhythm aid quick recognition at a distance.
The overall tone is assertive and no-nonsense, with a vintage, workhorse character that suggests posters, headlines, and institutional signage. Its bold slabs and wide stance give it an industrial, collegiate energy—confident, slightly rugged, and designed to command attention.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a dependable, classic slab-serif voice, balancing bold mass with enough contrast and spacing to remain legible in display text. It aims for a familiar, broadly usable personality—strong, slightly retro, and well-matched across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals for consistent typographic color.
Spacing appears intentionally generous for a display weight, helping prevent the dense strokes from clogging in text. The slabs are substantial and consistent across cases, creating a strong horizontal emphasis that makes lines feel anchored and stable. Diagonals and curved letters remain stout, keeping a uniform dark texture across mixed-case settings.