Slab Contrasted Piwo 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra, 'Nexa Slab' by Fontfabric, 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'Glance Slab' by Identity Letters, 'Weekly' by Los Andes, 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry, and 'Kondolarge' by TypeK (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, branding, assertive, rugged, retro, friendly, industrial, impact, stability, readability, vintage tone, blocky, chunky, bracketed, softened, sturdy.
A heavy, block-forward slab serif with broad proportions and a compact, even rhythm. Strokes are largely monolinear, with squared-off terminals and pronounced slab serifs that read as slightly bracketed rather than razor-sharp. Counters are open and round where appropriate (notably in O, C, and e), while joins and curves are simplified for a robust, print-ready silhouette. The lowercase keeps a straightforward structure with sturdy stems and minimal modulation, maintaining strong color and legibility at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short text where impact is desired: posters, bold editorial display, storefront or wayfinding signage, and packaging labels that need a sturdy, retro-leaning voice. It can also work for logo wordmarks where a broad, slab-serif structure helps convey strength and reliability.
The overall tone is confident and no-nonsense, with a warm, old-fashioned solidity. Its chunky slabs and broad stance suggest vintage signage and workmanlike utility, while the softened corners and generous counters keep it approachable rather than harsh.
Designed to deliver maximum presence with a stable, wide footprint and strong slab serif cues. The intent appears to balance industrial toughness with friendly readability through simplified forms, open counters, and consistent stroke weight.
The numerals are wide and weighty, matching the capitals in visual mass and keeping a consistent, poster-like presence. In text settings, the dense weight creates a strong typographic voice and benefits from ample leading or larger sizes to avoid an overly dark paragraph color.