Slab Contrasted Roky 4 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Geometric Slabserif 703' by Bitstream, 'Goodall' by Colophon Foundry, 'Cargan' and 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, 'ITC Lubalin Graph' by ITC, 'Corporative Slab' by Latinotype, 'Sharp Slab' by Monotype, and 'Paralex' by Tipo Pèpel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, sports branding, sturdy, retro, assertive, friendly, sporty, impact, heritage, headline, blocky, bracketed, rounded, chunky, compact.
A heavy slab serif with broad, rectangular serifs and softly rounded joins that keep the dense weight from feeling brittle. Forms are built from robust, almost monoline strokes with subtly sculpted curves and clear, squared-off terminals. Counters are relatively tight and the overall rhythm is compact, with a strong baseline and consistent serif treatment across capitals, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited for headlines and short blocks of copy where its dense weight and slab structure can anchor a layout. It works well for posters, packaging, signage, and branding that benefits from a bold, heritage-leaning voice, and it can also support punchy subheads when generous spacing is available.
The tone is confident and unapologetically bold, projecting a vintage, workmanlike authority. At the same time, the rounded curves and generous slabs add approachability, giving it a classic American display feel suited to energetic, attention-grabbing messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a consistent, slab-serif framework—prioritizing legibility at large sizes, a strong silhouette, and a nostalgic display character that reads quickly and holds attention.
In text, the dark color builds quickly, creating a strong headline presence rather than a delicate typographic texture. The figures are sturdy and poster-like, matching the letters’ weight and serif geometry for cohesive numerals in display settings.