Slab Contrasted Abli 1 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Brignell Slab' by IB TYPE Inc., 'Emy Slab' by Latinotype, 'Weekly' by Los Andes, and 'Cabrito' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, editorial, signage, sturdy, confident, vintage, athletic, impact, readability, heritage, display, bracketed, blocky, robust, ink-trapless, high-clarity.
A robust slab serif with heavy, squared-off terminals and clearly bracketed serifs. Strokes are thick and confident with noticeable (but not delicate) modulation, and counters stay open despite the weight. Proportions read broad and steady, with a relatively generous set width and a consistent, rhythmic texture across lines. Lowercase forms are compact and sturdy, with rounded joins and a single-storey g, while figures are weighty and strongly anchored with prominent slabs.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where a strong, anchored serif is needed. It also works well for editorial subheads and short paragraphs at larger sizes, and for packaging or signage that benefits from high-impact letterforms.
The overall tone is authoritative and dependable, with a classic print and collegiate feel. It projects solidity and practicality rather than elegance, giving text a bold, no-nonsense voice suited to statements and headlines.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, traditional slab-serif voice with strong readability and a solid, grounded presence. It emphasizes clarity and impact through sturdy construction, generous spacing, and confident serifs.
The sample text shows strong word-shape definition at display sizes, helped by clear vertical stress and emphatic serifs that create a stable baseline. Rounded corners and bracketing soften the otherwise block-like structure, keeping the design approachable.