Slab Contrasted Osba 10 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Kievit Slab', 'FF Tisa', and 'FF Tisa Paneuropean' by FontFont (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, signage, confident, retro, sturdy, editorial, collegiate, impact, authority, heritage, readability, display, bracketed, chunky, compact, weighty, high-ink.
A heavy, slab-serif design with compact proportions and a strongly inked, poster-like color. Serifs are broad and squared with gentle bracketing, and joins feel reinforced rather than delicate. Counters are relatively tight, curves are smooth and full, and terminals tend toward flat cuts that keep the overall texture even and blocky. Uppercase forms read firmly structured, while the lowercase maintains a similarly robust rhythm, producing dense, highly legible word shapes in display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, short blocks of copy, and high-impact editorial or marketing work where a dense, authoritative presence is needed. It also fits packaging, signage, and sports-leaning or collegiate-style branding, especially when strong contrast against the background and sturdy letterforms are desired.
The font conveys a bold, dependable tone with a distinctly retro, print-forward character. Its chunky slabs and compact internal space suggest classic headlines and workmanlike signage, giving text a confident, slightly rugged voice rather than a refined or airy one.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif voice—prioritizing bold readability, a compact rhythm, and a durable, print-oriented texture for display typography.
In paragraph-like setting the texture stays dark and consistent, with strong vertical stress and minimal sparkle due to the weight and tight counters. The numerals match the heavy, squared-off approach, supporting cohesive headline use alongside all-caps or mixed-case typography.