Slab Contrasted Tifu 10 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bluteau Slab' by DSType, 'Adria Slab' by FaceType, 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont, 'Calanda' and 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Quadon' by René Bieder, 'Bodoni Egyptian Pro' by Shinntype, and 'Paul Slab' and 'Paul Slab Soft' by artill (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, sports branding, western, vintage, assertive, rugged, posterlike, high impact, vintage display, rugged branding, sign lettering, woodtype nod, blocky, bracketed, chunky, inktrap-like, corners.
A heavy, block-built slab serif with broad proportions and compact counters. Strokes stay largely even, with stout bracketed slabs and subtly beveled corners that give the letters a carved, stamped feel. Joins and inner corners show slight notches and angular shaping, adding texture and a faint woodtype impression. The lowercase is sturdy and upright with a straightforward skeleton, while the numerals follow the same chunky, squared-off construction for strong tonal consistency.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and signage where a strong, attention-grabbing word shape is needed. It can also support bold branding applications such as sports identities or product marks, especially where a vintage or western-leaning voice is desired.
The overall tone feels bold and workmanlike, evoking classic poster and sign lettering with a hint of frontier or industrial grit. Its solid mass and crisp slab terminals communicate confidence and impact, leaning more display than delicate or refined.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a sturdy slab-serif structure and decorative corner treatment, echoing traditional display and woodtype-inspired lettering. The added angular notches and beveled terminals aim to provide character and maintain clarity in heavy, dark settings.
Spacing in the sample text reads dense and punchy, with dark color on the line and minimal sparkle. The design’s angular detailing shows most in diagonals and at tight interior corners, where the small cut-ins help prevent shapes from clogging at large sizes and reinforce the rugged character.