Slab Contrasted Osbu 10 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Precious Serif' by G-Type, 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Breve Slab Title' and 'Dobra Slab' by Monotype, 'Directa Serif' by Outras Fontes, 'PF Centro Slab Press' by Parachute, and 'Bree Serif' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, editorial, confident, rugged, retro, friendly, poster-ready, impact, heritage tone, sturdy readability, display emphasis, slab-serif, bracketed, blocky, compact, ink-trap hints.
A heavy slab-serif design with broad, squared terminals and subtly bracketed joins that soften the blocky construction. Strokes are thick and generally even, with modest modulation that shows most clearly where curves meet stems. Counters are compact and apertures tend to be tight, giving the letters a dense, solid color on the page. The lowercase is sturdy and utilitarian, with single-storey forms where expected (notably the g), and the numerals match the weight and footprint with strong, stable shapes.
Well suited to headlines, posters, and display typography where a strong slab presence is desirable. It can also work for packaging and signage that benefits from a durable, traditional voice, and for editorial titling where boldness and structure are more important than airy readability.
The overall tone is assertive and workmanlike, evoking vintage signage and classic editorial headline typography. Its mass and squared serifs feel dependable and traditional, while the rounded curves keep it approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif silhouette—prioritizing solidity, clear structure, and a distinctly traditional print character for attention-grabbing display use.
At text sizes the bold weight produces a strong rhythm and pronounced word shapes, but the tight internal spaces suggest it will read best when given a bit of room (generous size, spacing, or leading) to avoid darkening in dense settings. The serifs create clear horizontal emphasis that helps anchor lines and reinforce a sturdy, printed feel.