Slab Contrasted Beho 1 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Polyphonic' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, editorial leads, retro, assertive, sporty, industrial, editorial, impact, motion, ruggedness, headline clarity, retro display, chunky, bracketed, ink-trap, compact, energetic.
A heavy, right-slanted serif with robust, slab-like terminals and pronounced bracketing that softens the joins into the stems. Strokes are broad and compact, with visible contrast between main stems and secondary strokes, and frequent wedge-like cut-ins that create ink-trap-like corners. The shapes lean on strong horizontals and blunt endings, while counters stay relatively tight, giving the face a dense, punchy texture in lines of text. Numerals and capitals share the same sturdy, chiseled rhythm, with lively diagonals and rounded forms that keep the weight from feeling static.
Best suited to display applications where impact and character are priorities: headlines, poster typography, sports or event branding, and bold packaging callouts. It also works well for editorial lead-ins or pull quotes where a dense, attention-grabbing texture is desired.
The overall tone is bold and confident, with a vintage, print-forward flavor that recalls athletic and headline typography. Its slanted stance and chunky serifs add urgency and motion, reading as energetic and slightly rugged rather than refined or delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact, slanted display typography with sturdy serif architecture and a deliberately carved, print-friendly finish. Its forms balance industrial solidity with lively motion, aiming for immediate readability and strong personality in short to medium-length text.
In text settings the dark color builds quickly, producing strong emphasis and clear word shapes at display sizes. The design’s notches and bracketed joins create a distinctive silhouette that remains consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.