Slab Contrasted Supi 1 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logos, packaging, western, poster, collegiate, retro, sturdy, attention, heritage, ruggedness, display, slab-serif, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap-like, high-contrast.
A heavy slab-serif with chunky, bracketed serifs and a compact, block-built construction. Strokes are dense and confident, with noticeable internal shaping—small notches and wedge-like cuts at joins and terminals—that adds texture and a slightly carved, print-oriented feel. Counters are relatively tight for the weight, and rounded letters keep a broad, sturdy bowl while squared corners and slabs assert a strong horizontal rhythm. Figures and capitals read as bold, sign-ready forms with consistent vertical stress and a firm baseline presence.
Well-suited to bold headlines, posters, and signage where strong silhouettes and a classic display voice are desired. It can also work for logos and packaging that benefit from a vintage or western-inflected presence, especially in short phrases or large typographic blocks.
The overall tone is assertive and traditional, evoking classic American display vernacular—part western, part vintage poster, with a collegiate solidity. It feels loud and dependable rather than delicate, projecting authority and a handcrafted, stamped character.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a familiar slab-serif framework, adding character through carved-like joins and emphatic slabs. It aims for a nostalgic, print-poster feel while maintaining clear, sturdy letterforms.
The distinctive cut-ins at intersections and the generous slab feet create strong silhouettes that stay recognizable at distance, while the tight apertures and heavy joins suggest best performance at larger sizes or with comfortable tracking. The sample text shows an intentionally rugged texture in paragraphs, prioritizing impact over quiet, neutral readability.