Slab Contrasted Erhe 4 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP, 'Chom' by Wundertype, and 'Eigerdals Slab' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, signage, packaging, western, athletic, retro, assertive, rustic, impact, heritage, branding, display, blocky, chunky, bracketed, ink-trap hints, round counters.
A heavy, block-driven slab serif with broad proportions and sturdy, rectangular stems. Serifs are pronounced and mostly squared with subtle bracketing, giving the forms a carved, poster-ready presence. Bowls and counters stay fairly round and generous (notably in O, Q, 8), while joins and interior corners show small notches that read like ink-trap or cut-in detailing, adding texture at display sizes. The lowercase is compact and weighty with single-storey a and g, a round i/j tittle, and a firm, upright rhythm; numerals are similarly bold and wide with simple, high-impact shapes.
This font is best suited to display contexts such as headlines, posters, and large-format signage where its slabs and interior cut-ins can be appreciated. It also fits sports branding, badges, and packaging that benefits from a sturdy, vintage-forward typographic statement.
The overall tone feels unapologetically strong and nostalgic, evoking classic western signage, collegiate athletics, and vintage headline typography. Its chunky slabs and cut-in details add a rugged, workmanlike character that reads confident and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a traditional slab-serif backbone, combining wide, bold silhouettes with small carved details to create a memorable, heritage-leaning display face.
Spacing appears intentionally open for a bold slab, helping the dense strokes stay legible in the sample text. The design maintains consistent weight and serif treatment across caps, lowercase, and figures, with distinctive triangular/diamond-like cut-ins that give the face a recognizable voice.