Slab Contrasted Abma 15 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, sturdy, confident, editorial, heritage, american, impact, readability, authority, tradition, bracketed, chunky, compact, ink-trap feel, stamped.
A robust slab serif with heavy, bracketed serifs and a strong, even color on the page. Strokes are generally low-contrast, with slightly rounded joins that soften the otherwise blocky construction. Counters are open and generous, and curves (notably in C, G, O, and S) feel broad and steady rather than delicate. The lowercase shows a traditional, readable rhythm with a single-storey g, ball terminals on j/y, and a large x-height presence against firm stems; overall spacing reads comfortable and headline-friendly.
Well-suited to headlines, subheads, posters, and short paragraphs where a strong typographic voice is needed. Its heavy slabs and open counters also make it a solid option for branding, packaging labels, and signage that benefits from clear, assertive letterforms.
The font conveys a grounded, workmanlike confidence with a classic editorial tone. Its chunky slabs and steady curves suggest dependable authority—more “newspaper headline” and “institutional signage” than sleek modernism.
This design appears intended to deliver an emphatic slab-serif voice with traditional readability—combining sturdy construction and bracketed serifs to achieve a confident, familiar presence across display typography and bold editorial settings.
The numerals appear sturdy and high-impact, with rounded forms in 2/3/5 and a strong, balanced 8. The overall texture stays consistent in longer lines, producing a dense, emphatic paragraph color that remains legible at display sizes.