Slab Contrasted Beta 4 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, packaging, editorial display, retro, energetic, assertive, sporty, playful, display impact, forward motion, retro flavor, brand emphasis, bracketed, ball terminals, ink-trap feel, compact counters, spurred.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with pronounced stroke contrast and broad, bracketed slabs. The letterforms are built from sturdy stems with sharp internal notches and teardrop-like terminals, giving the edges a slightly carved, punchy silhouette. Counters are relatively tight and the joins often form angular wedges, producing a lively, poster-ready texture. Numerals and capitals share the same muscular construction, with spurs and slabs that keep the line strongly anchored while the italic slant adds forward motion.
This design is well suited to display roles such as posters, large headlines, sports or event branding, and bold packaging where impact and motion are desired. It can also work for short editorial deck lines or pull quotes, especially when you want a retro-leaning, high-energy voice rather than quiet readability.
The font projects a confident, high-impact tone that feels both vintage and kinetic. Its bold, slanted stance and chunky slabs suggest classic display typography—loud, spirited, and attention-seeking—while the crisp contrast and sculpted terminals add a touch of theatrical flair.
The letterforms appear designed to combine slab-serif solidity with italic momentum, maximizing presence and legibility at large sizes. The sculpted terminals, bracketed slabs, and sharp joins suggest an intention to feel classic yet animated—built for attention and expressive branding.
In text settings the strong diagonals and tight counters create a dense, rhythmic color, making it feel best when given generous size and breathing room. The distinctive terminals and notched joins become a key part of its personality, reading as intentional shaping rather than neutrality.