Slab Contrasted Elpa 2 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, logotypes, packaging, western, rugged, vintage, bold, industrial, impact, display, heritage, toughness, character, blocky, stencil-like, notched, bracketed, compact counters.
A heavy, block-constructed slab with broad proportions and squared, bracketed serifs. Strokes are thick with subtly varied weight, and many joins and terminals feature distinctive notches and cut-ins that create a quasi-stencil, chamfered feel. Counters are generally tight and rectangular, with rounded outer corners appearing occasionally to soften the mass. The lowercase maintains a tall x-height and stout shapes, and the numerals are similarly chunky with flattened curves and strong horizontal emphasis.
This font is well suited to bold display applications such as posters, headlines, and signage where its chunky slabs and notched detailing can carry visual impact. It can also work for logotypes, packaging, and label-style graphics that benefit from a rugged, vintage-industrial voice.
The overall tone is assertive and workmanlike, with a clear poster/placard presence. The notched detailing and slab structure evoke a Western and vintage display sensibility while also feeling industrial and durable.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver maximum visual weight and width while adding personality through notched joins and slabbed terminals. The intention seems aimed at a distinctive display slab that nods to Western wood-type and industrial sign lettering without sacrificing strong, contemporary punch.
The design reads best at larger sizes where the internal cut-ins and tight apertures remain legible. In dense settings, the weight and compact counters can make word shapes feel dark and tightly packed, reinforcing its headline-first character.