Slab Contrasted Abho 11 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Publica Slab' by FaceType, 'Nomos Slab' by Identity Letters, 'Choplin' by René Bieder, and 'Pepi/Rudi' and 'Tabac Slab' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, editorial, retro, collegiate, industrial, impact, authority, readability, print tone, timelessness, blocky, sturdy, bracketed, ink-trap hint, high-clarity.
A sturdy slab-serif with broad proportions, heavy stems, and compact, squared-off counters that keep the texture dense and even. Serifs are prominent and mostly squared with slight bracketing, giving joins a firm, engineered feel rather than a delicate book face. Stroke modulation is present but controlled: curves and bowls show subtle thick–thin behavior while the overall color remains solid and consistent. Round letters like O and Q read as slightly squared and robust; the lowercase shows a two-storey a and g and a single-storey-style, compact construction in other forms, with short ascenders/descenders and clear, blunt terminals.
Best suited to display roles such as headlines, posters, brand marks, packaging, and signage where a strong, stable voice is needed. It can also work for short blocks of editorial text or pull quotes when a bold, traditional slab presence is desired.
The tone is assertive and practical, with a vintage print sensibility that suggests headlines, labels, and institutional signage. Its strong slabs and broad stance convey reliability and authority, while the slight internal shaping adds a touch of editorial polish rather than pure utilitarianism.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact slab-serif with classic print cues—strong serifs, broad proportions, and a steady typographic color—balancing ruggedness with enough shaping to stay readable and refined in real text.
Numbers are large and punchy with clear differentiation, and the overall spacing and rhythm support dense settings without becoming spindly. The face maintains consistent weight across the alphabet, making it well suited to impactful text where letterforms need to stay distinct at a glance.