Slab Contrasted Abhe 1 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Irpin Type' by Aronetiv, 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'Nomos Slab' by Identity Letters, 'Weekly' by Los Andes, 'Cyntho Next Slab' by Mint Type, 'Sharp Slab' by Monotype, and 'Pepi/Rudi' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, branding, packaging, sturdy, academic, industrial, confident, retro, impact, legibility, authority, heritage, bracketed, blocky, robust, solid, high-ink.
A robust slab-serif with heavy, bracketed serifs and compact interior counters. Strokes are predominantly monolinear with mild, visible modulation and broad joins, giving the letterforms a dense, grounded color. Proportions lean wide with steady, even spacing and a consistent rhythm across capitals and lowercase. The lowercase shows sturdy, straightforward constructions and a two-storey “a,” while numerals are similarly weighty and built for strong presence at larger sizes.
Well-suited to headlines, display copy, and short-to-medium editorial settings where a strong, legible slab voice is needed. It can anchor branding systems, packaging, and signage that call for a confident, traditional presence, and it works particularly well when set with generous whitespace.
The overall tone is authoritative and dependable, with a collegiate and editorial feel that reads as classic rather than delicate. Its weight and slab structure convey practicality and toughness, with a subtle retro, print-forward personality.
The font appears designed to deliver a bold, dependable slab-serif impression with strong impact and clear structure, balancing classic print sensibilities with contemporary sturdiness for attention-forward typography.
The design favors blunt terminals and stable horizontals, producing strong word shapes and a firm baseline. The dark typographic color and relatively tight counters suggest it benefits from comfortable sizes and adequate leading to avoid feeling overly dense in long passages.