Slab Contrasted Nonu 1 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, friendly, retro, playful, sturdy, folksy, display impact, warmth, nostalgia, distinctiveness, readability, rounded, softened, blocky, chunky, ink-trap-like.
A heavy, slab-serif design with compact proportions and generously rounded corners throughout. Stems and slabs are thick and consistent, with subtle shaping and soft joins that keep the texture smooth despite the weight. Serifs read as broad, bracketed blocks, and many terminals show small scooped notches that resemble ink-trap-like cut-ins, adding a distinctive rhythm. Counters are relatively small and well-contained, giving lines of text a dense, cohesive color with clear, chunky letterforms.
Best suited to display roles where weight and character are an advantage: headlines, posters, product packaging, and bold branding systems. It also works well for short passages or pull quotes at larger sizes, where the notched details and slab structure remain legible and contribute personality.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, balancing toughness with a playful softness. Its rounded slabs and notched details evoke a mid-century, hand-made sensibility—comfortable and nostalgic rather than severe. In text, it feels confident and attention-getting without turning sharp or aggressive.
Designed to deliver high-impact, friendly display typography with a clear slab-serif backbone and softened, rounded finishing. The distinctive notches and rounded slabs appear intended to improve readability at heavy weights while adding a memorable, handcrafted flavor.
The design shows a lively, slightly idiosyncratic rhythm—especially in curved letters and diagonals—where the softened corners and carved-in details create a recognizable texture. Numerals match the letterforms with rounded geometry and strong baseline presence, supporting cohesive headline typography.