Slab Contrasted Beki 4 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Attorney' by Schriftlabor (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, editorial titles, sporty, assertive, retro, editorial, energetic, impact, motion, vintage flavor, display emphasis, branding strength, slab serif, bracketed serifs, beaked terminals, ink-trap feel, compact counters.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with bracketed, blocky serifs and sturdy stems. The design shows noticeable stroke modulation: verticals read darker while joins and curves open into lighter, slightly carved-in shapes, giving some letters an ink-trap-like bite at internal corners. Counters are relatively compact and the overall rhythm is punchy, with squared shoulders and occasional beak-like terminals on characters such as C/S and some lowercase forms. Numerals and caps are wide-set and headline-oriented, maintaining a consistent, powerful texture in lines of text.
Best suited for large-scale applications such as headlines, posters, sports or event branding, and impactful packaging callouts where its heavy slabs and italic motion can do the work. It can also serve for short editorial titles or pull quotes, especially when you want a strong, vintage-leaning display voice.
The tone is bold and forward, with a sporty, headline-driven energy that also nods to vintage editorial and display typography. Its italic slant adds motion and urgency, making the overall voice feel assertive and promotional rather than quiet or bookish.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a condensed, muscular slab presence while keeping enough modulation and shaping to avoid a purely geometric or monoline feel. The italic angle and carved joins aim to add speed and character, positioning it as a display workhorse for attention-grabbing typography.
Lowercase forms lean toward stout, simplified shapes with firm serifs and occasional asymmetrical detailing, which reinforces the dynamic, slightly rugged texture. The strong weight and tight inner spaces suggest it will hold up best with generous tracking or at larger sizes where the interior carving and contrast are most visible.