Slab Contrasted Pynu 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FS Silas Slab' by Fontsmith; 'Calanda', 'Cargan', and 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype; 'Breve Slab Text' and 'Prelo Slab Pro' by Monotype; and 'Gazeta Slab' by Vanarchiv (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, branding, western, retro, assertive, industrial, rugged, impact, heritage feel, distance legibility, signage strength, blocky, bracketed, heavy, sturdy, compact.
A heavy slab-serif with broad proportions, chunky rectangular serifs, and gently rounded joins that keep the forms from feeling overly mechanical. Strokes are largely uniform with subtle modulation, producing dense, dark letterforms and a strong horizontal emphasis. Counters are relatively small and openings are tight, especially in the lowercase, giving text a compact, poster-like texture. Overall spacing appears sturdy and even, with a consistent, squared-off silhouette across letters and figures.
Best suited to headlines and short blocks of copy where impact and durability matter: posters, storefront or wayfinding signage, label/packaging fronts, and brand marks that benefit from a vintage-industrial voice. It can work for subheads or brief editorial callouts, but its dense color and tight apertures favor display use over long-form reading.
The tone is bold and no-nonsense, evoking vintage workwear signage and old-style display printing. Its weight and slabs project confidence and a rugged, practical character, with a faint Western/heritage flavor that reads as classic and familiar rather than delicate or refined.
Likely designed to deliver a commanding, high-ink presence with classic slab-serif authority, optimized for strong legibility at distance and a heritage-inflected display tone. The sturdy slabs and compact counters suggest an emphasis on durability and recognizability in bold applications.
The uppercase has a particularly monumental feel with pronounced slabs and strong vertical stems, while the lowercase stays robust and compact, maintaining darkness at text sizes. Numerals match the heavy, blocky construction, supporting a cohesive headline system.