Slab Contrasted Abgo 2 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Kievit Slab' and 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont, 'Questa Slab' by The Questa Project, and 'Rogliano' by TipoType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, signage, sturdy, authoritative, vintage, collegiate, impact, authority, heritage, readability, utility, blocky, robust, bracketed, compact, high-ink.
A robust slab-serif with heavy, rectangular serifs and strongly bracketed joins that soften the corners without losing its blocky presence. Strokes read as largely even, with only modest modulation, and the overall color is dark and insistent. Counters are relatively tight in letters like B, P, and R, while rounds (C, O, G) stay full and smooth, creating a steady, compact rhythm. Uppercase forms are broad and stable; lowercase shows a sturdy, workmanlike build with short, solid serifs and clearly defined shoulders and terminals. Numerals follow the same weighty, squared-off logic for a consistent, signage-friendly texture.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, posters, and editorial layouts where a strong, stable voice is needed. It can also serve branding, packaging, and wayfinding applications that benefit from a compact, high-contrast silhouette and sturdy slab-serif structure.
The tone is confident and traditional, evoking utilitarian printing and institutional typography. It feels grounded and dependable, with a slightly nostalgic, collegiate/editorial flavor that reads as serious rather than delicate or playful.
Likely intended as a hard-working slab for assertive typography: a dependable, classic voice that delivers strong emphasis while remaining legible and disciplined. The consistent, bracketed slabs suggest a focus on traditional print cues translated into a bold, contemporary workhorse.
The design maintains a consistent serif treatment across caps, lowercase, and figures, producing a cohesive, high-impact texture in paragraphs. The bold slabs and tight internal spaces increase presence at display sizes and keep lines visually locked-in, especially in dense headlines.