Slab Contrasted Sure 1 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Archer' by Hoefler & Co., 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Bodoni Egyptian Pro' by Shinntype, 'Tabac Slab' by Suitcase Type Foundry, and 'Kondolarge' by TypeK (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, sports branding, bold, sturdy, retro, friendly, assertive, impact, heritage, readability, warmth, authority, blocky, bracketed, rounded, chunky, compact.
A heavy, blocky slab serif with prominent rectangular serifs and subtly bracketed joins that soften the corners. Strokes are thick with visible contrast in curved forms, and counters tend to be compact, giving the letters a dense, punchy color on the page. Uppercase shapes are broad and stable, while the lowercase keeps rounded bowls and short, sturdy terminals, maintaining a consistent, muscular rhythm across text. Numerals follow the same chunky construction with strong horizontals and squared-off slab details.
Well suited for headlines, posters, and display typography where a solid, attention-grabbing texture is desired. The sturdy slab construction also fits branding contexts like packaging, labels, and signage that benefit from a dependable, vintage-leaning voice. It can work in short text bursts (pull quotes, subheads) when ample size and spacing are available.
The overall tone is confident and grounded, with a classic, old-style signage and newspaper-headline feel. Its softened corners and full bowls add approachability, keeping the weight from feeling harsh while still reading as authoritative and emphatic.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact with a traditional slab-serif structure, balancing robust geometry with slight bracketing and rounded shaping for warmth. It’s built to read as dependable and classic while still feeling lively in display settings.
The strong slabs and tight interior spaces make the font most impactful at larger sizes, where the bracketed transitions and curved details remain clear. In dense settings, the heavy texture and compact counters can create a solid typographic “block,” which can be used deliberately for emphasis and presence.