Slab Contrasted Isve 1 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dean Slab' by Blaze Type and 'Dharma Slab' by Dharma Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logotypes, western, poster, vintage, rustic, bold, impact, vintage flavor, space saving, signage strength, texture, bracketed serifs, beaked terminals, ink traps, spurred, condensed.
A condensed, heavy slab-serif with squared proportions and firm, blocky slabs. Strokes show a clear vertical emphasis with subtle contrast, and many joins and corners feature small notch-like cut-ins that read like ink traps or chiseled counters. Terminals often end in flattened or slightly beaked shapes, giving the outlines a carved, stamped feel. The lowercase is compact with sturdy, rectilinear forms and short extenders, while figures are tall and robust with strong rectangular counters.
Best suited to headlines and short, emphatic phrases where its condensed mass and slab structure can deliver maximum impact. It performs well for posters, storefront or event signage, packaging labels, and logo/wordmark work that benefits from a vintage or Western-leaning voice.
The overall tone evokes old-style display printing: bold, assertive, and slightly rugged. Its condensed stance and hard-edged detailing suggest a Western/showbill flavor, with a utilitarian, industrial confidence that feels at home in vintage posters and signage.
Likely designed as a high-impact display slab that compresses width while maintaining strong presence. The carved/ink-trap detailing appears intended to add character and a sense of traditional print craft, helping the face stand out in large-scale titling and branding contexts.
Spacing appears tight and rhythmically consistent, producing dense, high-impact text lines. The distinctive corner cut-ins and interior notches are a defining motif that adds texture at large sizes, while also increasing visual complexity in smaller settings.