Slab Contrasted Nonu 2 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, branding, western, playful, vintage, carnival, friendly, display impact, retro flavor, novelty charm, signage clarity, poster style, rounded, bulbous, bracketed, chunky, decorative.
A heavy, decorative slab-serif with broad proportions, soft curvature, and pronounced bracketed terminals. Strokes feel swollen and sculpted, with gently tapered joins and small, rounded interior counters that create a stamped, cut-out look. Serifs are thick and integrated rather than sharp, giving the letterforms a compact, cushioned silhouette and an even, steady baseline presence. Numerals follow the same chunky, rounded construction, with simplified shapes designed for impact over fine detail.
Best suited to display sizes where its rounded slabs and cut-in details can be clearly seen—such as posters, headlines, signage, product packaging, and brand marks. It can also work for short bursts of text (taglines, pull quotes) when a lively, retro atmosphere is desired.
The overall tone is nostalgic and theatrical, evoking show posters, old-time storefront signage, and Western-inspired display lettering. Its bubbly slabs and rounded cut-ins read as friendly and humorous, adding a touch of novelty without becoming overly fussy.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact display typography with a vintage showcard/Wild West flavor, prioritizing characterful silhouettes and a playful, approachable voice over neutral readability.
Spacing appears intentionally generous to keep the dense shapes from clogging, while the distinctive notches and inner cut-ins become a strong texture when set in words. The design favors bold, iconic silhouettes and a consistent rhythm across caps, lowercase, and figures.