Slab Contrasted Erty 1 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kate Slab' by Monday Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, branding, sturdy, retro, confident, industrial, headline, impact, heritage, assertiveness, legibility, blocky, bracketed, chunky, compact, high-impact.
A heavy, block-forward slab serif with broad proportions and pronounced, squared-off serifs. Strokes show clear contrast between thick stems and slightly thinner connecting strokes, while corners and terminals read mostly crisp with subtle softening that keeps counters open. The lowercase is compact and muscular with a strong baseline presence, and the numerals match the same dense, poster-like color with large, stable forms.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and large-format messaging where strong presence and quick readability are required. It also works well for packaging, labels, and brand marks that want a sturdy, heritage-inflected voice; in longer text it will feel intentionally heavy and attention-driven.
The overall tone is bold and assertive with a vintage, workmanlike flavor. It evokes classic display typography used for signage and advertising—confident, no-nonsense, and built to be noticed at a glance.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through wide proportions, emphatic slabs, and a consistent, high-ink display texture. It aims for a retro-industrial impression while keeping letterforms straightforward and legible at display sizes.
The rhythm is dominated by wide capitals and strong slab endings, producing a dark, even texture in lines of text. Inner counters stay relatively generous for the weight, helping short words remain recognizable despite the dense color.