Slab Contrasted Osda 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Breve Slab Text' and 'Polyphonic' by Monotype, 'NuOrder' by The Northern Block, 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether, and 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, industrial, confident, retro, headline, sturdy, impact, readability, print presence, classic slab, bracketed, blocky, compact, high-ink, soft corners.
A heavy, bracketed slab serif with dense color and a compact, sturdy build. Stems and slabs are broad with noticeable bracketing, while curves are generously rounded, giving the letterforms a softened, sculpted feel rather than a sharp, mechanistic one. Counters tend to be tight and openings are somewhat closed, producing a strong, poster-like rhythm. Capitals read wide and solid, and the numerals follow the same weighty, grounded construction for consistent texture in mixed settings.
Well suited to headlines, posters, labels, and packaging where a robust slab serif voice is desired. It can also work for branding and signage that need immediate legibility and a strong, traditional-industrial impression, especially at larger sizes.
The font projects a confident, workmanlike tone with a retro, print-forward presence. Its thick slabs and rounded joins feel dependable and emphatic, evoking signage, packaging, and bold editorial tradition more than delicate or minimalist typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through a heavy slab-serif structure softened by bracketing and rounded curves. It aims for a classic, print-oriented boldness that stays readable and cohesive across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
In text, the heavy weight creates strong word shapes and high impact, while the relatively tight counters and compact spacing can make long passages feel dense. The design holds up best where boldness and presence are the priority and where sizes are large enough to keep interior spaces clear.