Slab Contrasted Amgy 1 is a bold, very wide, medium contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, logotypes, vintage, western, assertive, sports, industrial, display impact, retro branding, poster tone, expressive italic, bracketed, ink-trap, swashy, curvy, soft-cornered.
A heavy, forward-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and rounded, bracketed slabs. Strokes show noticeable modulation, with thickened horizontals and tapered joins that create a slightly “inked” texture at display sizes. Letterforms are compact in the vertical with a tall lowercase presence, while counters stay open and generous for the weight. Terminals often end in small curls or flares, and several glyphs (notably in the lowercase) use lively, looped details that add momentum to the italic rhythm.
Best used for headlines and short bursts of copy where its chunky slabs and italic drive can set a strong tone—posters, labels, packaging, and sports or event branding. It can work for brief subheads, but its pronounced style and dense weight make it less ideal for long-form reading at small sizes.
The overall tone is bold and nostalgic, evoking classic poster lettering and mid-century advertising with a hint of western and collegiate swagger. Its slanted stance and chunky slabs feel energetic and confident, suited to attention-grabbing statements rather than quiet neutrality.
Designed to deliver a high-impact, poster-ready slab serif that blends sturdy, sign-like construction with expressive italic movement. The combination of wide set, bracketed slabs, and decorative terminals suggests an aim toward distinctive branding and display typography with a retro flavor.
The uppercase reads sturdy and emblematic, while the lowercase introduces more personality through curved terminals and occasional ball-like details, creating a strong headline voice. Numerals match the weight and slant, with rounded forms that keep the texture cohesive across mixed text.