Slab Contrasted Pige 1 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Breve Slab Text', 'Polyphonic', and 'Prelo Slab Pro' by Monotype; 'Regan Slab' by The Northern Block; and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, sturdy, editorial, industrial, collegiate, retro, impact, authority, readability, heritage, slab-serif, blocky, compact, bracketed, angular.
A heavy, sturdy slab-serif with generous weight and a compact, block-like build. Strokes are largely monolinear with only mild modulation, and the serifs read as strong slabs with subtle bracketing that helps soften joins without losing impact. Counters are moderately open and the curves (C, G, O) are broad and steady, while terminals tend toward squared-off endings that reinforce a solid, poster-ready texture. Lowercase forms keep a straightforward, workmanlike rhythm with short-ish extenders and clear, no-nonsense construction; the numerals match the same blunt, high-contrast-at-large-sizes silhouette and sturdy footing.
Best suited to display work where weight and presence are beneficial: headlines, subheads, posters, sports/collegiate-style graphics, packaging, and storefront or wayfinding signage. It can also support short editorial callouts or pull quotes where a dense, authoritative texture is desired.
The overall tone is confident and emphatic, with a pragmatic, editorial heft that feels at home in headlines and signage. It suggests a traditional, print-rooted voice—more utilitarian than delicate—leaning toward classic Americana/collegiate and industrial branding cues.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif voice: bold, legible shapes, strong serifs, and a steady rhythm that reads clearly at larger sizes while conveying a traditional, hard-working character.
The set shows consistent slab treatment across caps, lowercase, and figures, producing an even, dark typographic color. Wide letterforms and strong horizontals create a stable baseline and pronounced word shapes, especially in all-caps settings.