Slab Contrasted Ammo 1 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kate Slab Pro Expanded' by Monday Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports, assertive, industrial, vintage, collegiate, poster-ready, impact, stability, retro print, display strength, clarity, slabbed, blocky, robust, bracketed, high-impact.
A heavy, block-forward slab serif with broad proportions and compact inner counters. Serifs read as thick, rectangular slabs with subtle bracketing, giving terminals a firmly planted, architectural feel. Curves are full and rounded, while joins and shoulders stay sturdy, producing a dense, even color in text. Contrast is present but secondary to mass: thick stems dominate, with thinner internal transitions and apertures that are kept relatively tight for a punchy silhouette.
Best suited to headlines, short blocks of display copy, signage, and identity work where strong presence is needed. It can also work for packaging and editorial feature titles, especially when a retro-industrial or collegiate voice is desired and the text sizes are large enough to keep counters from filling in visually.
The tone is confident and no-nonsense, with a utilitarian strength that also nods to vintage printing and collegiate display traditions. Its chunky slabs and wide stance make it feel emphatic and dependable, leaning toward bold editorial or poster rhetoric rather than delicate refinement.
The design appears intended to maximize impact and readability at display sizes by combining wide proportions with sturdy slab serifs and a consistent, heavy texture. It aims for a classic, print-rooted voice that feels both practical and attention-grabbing.
In the sample text, the font maintains a consistent, dark rhythm with pronounced word shapes and strong horizontal emphasis from the slabs and crossbars. Numerals share the same weighty construction and rounded heft, matching the alphabet for cohesive headline settings.