Slab Contrasted Onso 2 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Playbill' by Bitstream, 'Ranch Land JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Buffalo Circus' and 'Buffalo Western' by Kustomtype, and 'French Clarendon Expanded' by Wooden Type Fonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logos, western, industrial, poster, assertive, vintage, space saving, high impact, retro flavor, rugged character, signage clarity, blocky, condensed, bracketless, notched, ink-trap hints.
A condensed, heavy display face built from blocky vertical stems and slab-like terminals. The letterforms show squared geometry with small, consistent notches and inset joins that create a stenciled/woodtype-like rhythm, especially noticeable where curves meet stems and at the inner corners. Curves are tight and slightly squarish, with rounded counters in letters like O and Q held in by thick walls. Stroke endings are crisp and mostly unbracketed, producing a strong vertical texture and high sign-painting impact.
Best suited to display settings where strong, compact headlines are needed—posters, event graphics, brand marks, product packaging, and signage. It will also work for short pull quotes or labels where its notched details can be appreciated, rather than long-form text.
The overall tone feels frontier and workwear-adjacent—bold, blunt, and attention-grabbing—evoking classic poster lettering, saloon signage, and industrial labeling. Its rigid structure and cut-in details add a rugged, utilitarian bite that reads as confident and slightly nostalgic.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space, combining condensed proportions with slab-ended, woodtype-inspired construction. The repeated notches and inset joins suggest a deliberate decorative motif to add character without sacrificing legibility at large sizes.
Spacing appears compact, and the condensed proportions emphasize a tall, stacked silhouette in words. The numerals follow the same chunky, slab-ended construction, staying visually consistent with the caps. The notched detailing introduces a subtle decorative cadence that can become a defining texture in headlines.