Slab Contrasted Jepa 1 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, titles, branding, art deco, retro, architectural, poster-like, dramatic, display impact, vintage revival, vertical emphasis, stylized readability, graphic texture, condensed, inline counters, crisp serifs, rectilinear, monoline slabs.
A condensed display serif with tall proportions, sharp slab-like terminals, and a strongly rectilinear construction. Strokes read as mostly even through the stems, with contrast expressed by narrow joins, tapered interior shapes, and small wedge-like transitions rather than broad modulation. Counters are tight and often appear as narrow vertical slots, creating an inline-like effect in several letters and numerals. The overall rhythm is vertical and staccato, with squared shoulders, compact crossbars, and prominent top/bottom slabs that keep the texture rigid and architectural.
Best suited to headlines, poster typography, packaging, and identity work where a tall, decorative serif can carry the voice of the layout. It also fits signage and short callouts, especially when set with generous tracking and ample line spacing to prevent dark vertical buildup. For body text, it will read most comfortably at larger sizes due to its tight counters and condensed rhythm.
The tone is distinctly Art Deco and vintage, evoking early 20th‑century signage, theater posters, and streamlined industrial graphics. Its narrow, high-impact silhouettes feel formal and stylized, with a slightly mechanical, metropolitan character. The look suggests sophistication and drama more than warmth or neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver a period-evocative, display-focused serif with a strong vertical spine and stylized interior detailing. By combining slab terminals with narrow, engineered counters, it aims to create a distinctive, memorable texture for titles and branding where personality and structure are prioritized over neutrality.
The design relies on strong vertical emphasis and constrained apertures, which increases visual intensity in words but can reduce legibility at smaller sizes. Numerals and capitals share the same tall, columnar logic, helping headlines and numbering systems feel cohesive. The squared serifs and sharp corners give clean edges in high-contrast print applications.