Slab Contrasted Absi 10 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP, 'Bluteau Slab' by DSType, 'Calanda' by Hoftype, 'MVB Dovetail' by MVB, 'Ni Slab' by Monotype, 'Lev Serif' by TypeFaith Fonts, and 'Cabrito' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, branding, sturdy, vintage, confident, workmanlike, impact, heritage, readability, authority, print feel, slab serif, bracketed serifs, beaked terminals, chunky serifs, soft joins.
A heavy slab-serif with broad proportions, compact counters, and a steady, low-contrast stroke structure. The serifs are thick and supportive with slight bracketing, giving the letterforms a carved, press-ready feel rather than razor-sharp geometry. Curves are full and slightly squared-off at transitions, and terminals often show subtle beak-like shaping on forms such as C, G, and S. The overall rhythm is solid and even, with large, sturdy capitals and a robust lowercase that reads clearly at display and headline sizes.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and short blocks of text where a strong typographic voice is needed. It performs well for editorial design, book and magazine titling, labels and packaging, and brand marks that want a traditional yet bold presence.
The tone is confident and grounded, with a distinctly traditional, print-forward character. It suggests classic publishing and heritage signage—authoritative without feeling delicate—making it feel dependable, familiar, and slightly nostalgic.
The design appears intended to deliver a durable slab-serif voice that stays legible and confident at larger sizes, pairing classic proportions with sturdy, ink-trapping-friendly details for assertive display typography.
The numerals are weighty and open, designed to hold up under strong inking and tight settings. The lowercase shows a functional, oldstyle-informed feel in its bowls and joins, while the uppercase maintains a dignified, poster-ready presence.