Slab Contrasted Abma 10 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hefring Slab' by Inhouse Type, 'Queulat' and 'Queulat Soft' by Latinotype, 'Isento Slab' by Monotype, 'Netra' by Sign Studio, and 'Kondolarge' by TypeK (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, mastheads, sturdy, editorial, traditional, confident, industrial, impact, legibility, authority, editorial tone, durability, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap like, rounded joins, heavy serifs.
A robust slab-serif design with heavy, squared serifs and subtly rounded/bracketed transitions into the stems. Strokes are generally thick and steady, with mild internal contrast that shows most in rounded forms and at joins. Counters are compact and the overall texture is dense, while the wide set and generous horizontals give it a stable, planted stance. Curves are full and slightly soft (not geometric), and several joins show small notches/ink-trap-like cut-ins that sharpen the rhythm and help separate dark areas at text sizes.
Best suited for headlines, subheads, posters, and packaging where a strong slab-serif presence is desired. It can also work for short-to-medium editorial blocks, pull quotes, and title treatments where a dense, authoritative texture is appropriate.
The font conveys a sturdy, workmanlike tone with an editorial seriousness. Its heavy slabs and compact counters feel assertive and dependable, leaning toward a classic newspaper or institutional voice rather than a delicate or playful one.
Likely designed to deliver a classic slab-serif authority with modern robustness: strong serifs for impact, softened curves for approachability, and small join details to keep heavy strokes from clogging in text and display settings.
Uppercase forms read as strong and formal, with pronounced slabs on E/F/T and broad diagonals on V/W/X. The lowercase maintains a solid, readable structure with a single-storey g and sturdy, footed verticals; numerals are heavy and clear with traditional proportions (notably a prominent, rounded 2 and an open, curved 3). Overall spacing appears comfortable for display and short text, producing a bold, even color when set in paragraphs.