Slab Contrasted Seba 10 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'FF Marselis Slab' by FontFont, 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Adagio Slab' by Machalski, 'Amasis' and 'Prelo Slab Pro' by Monotype, 'PF Centro Slab Press' by Parachute, 'Lev Serif' by TypeFaith Fonts, and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, sports branding, sturdy, retro, confident, friendly, industrial, impact, ruggedness, heritage, clarity, branding, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap hints, softened, high-impact.
A heavy slab-serif design with broad, blunt serifs and mostly squared terminals, softened by subtle bracketing and rounded inner curves. Strokes are robust with noticeable (but not extreme) modulation, and counters stay relatively open for the weight, supporting strong readability at display sizes. The lowercase shows compact, sturdy shapes with a single-storey “a” and “g,” while the numerals are wide and weighty with clear silhouettes; overall rhythm is steady and even, optimized for bold headlines rather than delicate detail.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short emphatic statements where its dense weight and slab serifs can create impact. It also fits packaging, signage, and branding systems that want a rugged, heritage-leaning presence, especially in large sizes or with ample tracking.
The font communicates solidity and assurance, with a warm, familiar tone reminiscent of workwear labels, sports wordmarks, and mid-century advertising. Its chunky slabs and compact curves feel dependable and slightly nostalgic, projecting a practical, no-nonsense personality with friendly approachability.
The design appears intended as a bold, attention-getting slab serif that balances industrial sturdiness with softened, approachable details. Its consistent heft and clear, squared silhouettes suggest a focus on strong display performance and brand-forward voice rather than extended text economy.
The forms lean toward squared geometry (notably in E/F/T and the numerals) while maintaining softened joins that prevent the texture from feeling harsh. In text, the color is dense and uniform, producing a strong typographic “block” that benefits from generous spacing and ample size to avoid heaviness in longer runs.