Slab Contrasted Onpu 2 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'AZ Varsity' by Artist of Design, 'Buffalo Circus' and 'Buffalo Western' by Kustomtype, and 'Winner' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logotypes, western, vintage, rugged, playful, posterish, vintage flavor, poster impact, western cueing, woodtype revival, woodtype, bracketed serifs, ink-trap notches, soft corners, compact spacing.
A condensed, heavy display face with chunky slab-like serifs and a carved, woodtype-inspired silhouette. Strokes stay largely even in weight, but many joins and terminals show distinctive scooped notches and small interior cut-ins that create a stamped, slightly distressed rhythm. Corners are subtly softened, counters are tight, and the overall color is dense, producing strong vertical emphasis and compact word shapes. Numerals and capitals share the same blocky, squared proportions, while lowercase remains tall and sturdy with minimal delicacy.
Best suited for display roles such as headlines, posters, event flyers, and bold callouts where a vintage or Western tone is desired. It can also work well on labels and packaging, especially for heritage-themed products, and for logotypes that benefit from a condensed, high-impact presence.
The font projects a bold, old-time show-poster attitude—part frontier signage, part circus handbill—tempered by its rounded corners and decorative notching. Its texture feels assertive and slightly mischievous, suggesting analog printing and vintage display typography rather than contemporary minimalism.
The design appears intended to evoke historic woodtype and stamped letterpress aesthetics through slabby forms, compact proportions, and characteristic carved-in details. Its goal is immediate visual impact and a themed, nostalgic voice in large-format typography.
The distinctive interior scoops and terminal cutouts become more prominent at larger sizes, where they add character and a lively, irregular sparkle; at smaller sizes they may visually close up due to the tight counters and dense stroke mass. The narrow build and heavy weight encourage short, punchy settings with clear hierarchy.