Slab Contrasted Wiba 2 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, branding, western, vintage, bold, sturdy, playful, display impact, heritage tone, poster utility, brand voice, blocky, bracketed, rounded, chunky, soft corners.
A heavy, slab-serif design with broad proportions, thick stems, and large, rectangular serifs that feel slightly bracketed and softly contoured. Curves are full and rounded, counters are compact, and joins lean toward blunt, carved shapes rather than sharp calligraphic turns. The rhythm is assertive and compact in color, with sturdy verticals, wide bowls, and a generally squared-off silhouette that stays consistent from caps through figures.
Best suited to display contexts such as posters, big headlines, storefront-style signage, labels, and packaging where the robust slabs and wide shapes can hold attention. It also works well for short bursts of copy—titles, pull quotes, and badges—where a strong, vintage-flavored voice is desired.
The overall tone is confident and attention-grabbing, with a classic Americana feel that reads as both nostalgic and approachable. Its chunky serifs and rounded forms give it a friendly, poster-like presence while still projecting solidity and authority.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, retro display serif with unmistakable slab presence, prioritizing impact, legibility at large sizes, and a familiar heritage tone for branding and promotional typography.
The numerals are bold and blocky with prominent slab terminals, matching the caps’ visual weight and giving figures a strong headline presence. In text settings, the dense stroke mass and compact counters create a dark, emphatic texture that favors impact over subtlety at smaller sizes.