Slab Contrasted Osve 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Serifa' by Bitstream, 'Miura Slab' by DSType, 'Faraon' by Latinotype, 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts, 'Rude Slab ExtraCondensed' by Monotype, 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry, 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether, and 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logotypes, sturdy, industrial, confident, retro, poster-ready, impact, solidity, retro display, utility, slab serif, blocky, bracketed serifs, compact counters, heavy terminals.
A dense, blocky slab-serif with heavy, rectangular serifs and largely even stroke weight. The letterforms are upright and built from broad verticals and sturdy horizontals, with moderate, squared apertures and compact internal counters that keep the texture dark and punchy. Serifs read as strongly bracketed and integrated into the stems, and terminals are blunt rather than tapered, producing a firm, engineered rhythm across lines. Numerals match the same weight and footprint, with wide, stable shapes and minimal finesse in stroke modulation.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and attention-grabbing pull quotes where its weight and slab structure can dominate the page. It also fits packaging, labels, and signage that benefit from a robust, high-ink look, and can work for logotypes seeking a sturdy, vintage-industrial voice.
The overall tone is assertive and workmanlike, evoking vintage wood-type posters, industrial labeling, and no-nonsense headlines. Its heavy presence feels confident and slightly nostalgic, with a pragmatic, utilitarian character rather than refined elegance.
Likely designed to deliver maximum impact and clarity in display contexts through heavy slabs, simplified stroke behavior, and a compact, punchy texture. The forms prioritize solidity and presence, aiming for a classic poster/advertising feel with strong structural consistency.
Spacing and proportions create a tight, emphatic word image that holds together best at display sizes. The bold slabs and compact counters can fill in visually at smaller sizes or in long passages, favoring short, high-impact settings.