Slab Contrasted Rovi 1 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'Hefring Slab' by Inhouse Type, 'Sánchez Niu' by Latinotype, 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype, 'Gintona Slab' by Sudtipos, 'Pepi/Rudi' by Suitcase Type Foundry, 'Kondolarge' by TypeK, and 'Clinto Slab' by XdCreative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, confident, industrial, vintage, hearty, rugged, impact, stability, legibility, heritage, blocky, sturdy, bracketed, compact, punchy.
A heavy, slab-serif design with broad proportions and firm, rectangular construction. Serifs are substantial and mostly bracketed, creating sturdy terminals that visually lock into the stems. Curves are full and rounded but kept tight, while counters stay relatively small, producing a dense, high-impact texture. Stroke modulation is subtle overall, with a slightly sharpened, chiseled feel at joins and corners that adds definition at display sizes.
Best suited for headlines and short passages where a strong typographic voice is desired, such as posters, branding marks, packaging, and editorial display. Its dense color and sturdy serifs hold up well in large sizes and can anchor layouts that need a bold, traditional-leaning statement.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, with an old-school, workmanlike character. It reads as dependable and assertive—more utilitarian than delicate—suggesting classic poster and storefront lettering traditions with a contemporary crispness.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence and clarity through thick slabs and compact counters, echoing classic slab-serif display types while remaining clean and highly legible. It prioritizes impact, stability, and a confident rhythm for attention-grabbing typography.
The lowercase shows a single-storey “g” and robust, squared-off forms that maintain weight consistency across the alphabet. Numerals are thick and emphatic with strong horizontals, matching the font’s poster-ready presence. Spacing in the sample text yields a compact, dark color that emphasizes impact over airiness.