Slab Contrasted Onfu 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, kids media, playful, chunky, retro, quirky, poster-like, attention-grabbing, handcut feel, vintage display, characterful branding, humor, blocky, tapered, chiseled, irregular, bouncy.
A very heavy, slab-serif display face with compact, block-like letterforms and pronounced rectangular serifs. Strokes show subtle tapering and occasional notched or cut-in joins that give the silhouettes a carved, slightly uneven feel. Curves are broad and blunt (notably in C/O/S), while verticals often flare or pinch, creating a lively rhythm and non-uniform texture across a line. Counters are relatively open for the weight, and the overall spacing reads steady but with a deliberately wiggly, hand-cut geometry.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, packaging, and logo wordmarks where its distinctive silhouette can read large and clear. It can also work for playful branding, event graphics, or children’s and entertainment-oriented materials, especially when set with generous tracking and ample line spacing.
The tone is bold and jovial, with a whimsical, slightly mischievous personality. Its irregular, chiseled shapes evoke vintage sign lettering and playful editorial display type, leaning more toward fun and character than refinement or neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, retro-leaning display voice, using exaggerated slabs and carved-in irregularities to create a memorable, handcrafted texture. It prioritizes character and silhouette over quiet readability, aiming to stand out in attention-grabbing typographic applications.
Uppercase forms feel especially stout and top-heavy, while lowercase maintains strong presence with sturdy stems and rounded bowls. Numerals are equally chunky and simplified, matching the punchy, poster-oriented color of the letters. The distinctive notches and flared terminals create strong silhouette recognition at large sizes, but also produce an intentionally busy texture in longer text.