Slab Contrasted Sena 12 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'DT Augustina Slab' by Deveze Type and 'Forbes' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, signage, western, headline, vintage, robust, playful, attention grabbing, vintage revival, poster styling, brand character, bracketed serifs, chunky, soft corners, ink-trap notches, ball terminals.
A heavy slab-serif with broad, blocky proportions and strongly bracketed slabs that read as carved and sturdy. Strokes show a clear but not extreme modulation, with rounded joins and softened corners that keep the dense color from feeling rigid. Several glyphs feature small triangular notch cut-ins and teardrop/ball-like terminals (notably in the lowercase), adding a decorative, cut-paper quality. Counters are compact and apertures tend toward closed, giving the face a dark, poster-oriented rhythm with consistent, emphatic serifs.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of text where its dense color and assertive slabs can anchor a layout. It works well for posters, signage, and packaging that want a vintage or Western-inflected presence, and it can also serve as a distinctive logo wordmark at larger sizes.
The overall tone is bold and old-timey, with a frontier poster energy that feels both authoritative and friendly. The notched details and rounded terminals introduce a slightly whimsical, crafted character rather than a purely industrial one.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display slab that blends traditional, bracketed serifs with decorative notches and rounded details to evoke classic poster typography. The goal seems to be immediate visibility and character—strong structure first, with just enough ornament to feel bespoke.
Uppercase forms are especially monumental and stable, while the lowercase adds personality through curved bowls and prominent terminals. Numerals are weighty and attention-grabbing, suited to display settings where dense black shapes are an advantage.