Slab Contrasted Rose 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Osiris' by Berthold, 'Cargan' and 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Quitador' by Linotype, 'Weekly' by Los Andes, 'Exo Slab Pro' by Polimateria, and 'Quadon' by René Bieder (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, sports branding, rugged, confident, industrial, retro, impact, sturdiness, heritage, print utility, blocky, compact, chunky, bracketed, ink-trap-like.
A heavy, block-forward slab serif with large, squared-off serifs and noticeably bracketed joins that keep the shapes cohesive at this weight. Counters are relatively tight and often squared, with a sturdy, poster-like rhythm and minimal interior delicacy. Terminals tend to be blunt, and several joins show small notches or ink-trap-like cut-ins that sharpen corners and improve separation in dense areas. The lowercase stays robust and compact, with single-storey forms and short, sturdy extenders; numerals match the same chunky, squared construction for consistent color across text and display sizes.
Best suited to display roles such as posters, headlines, signage, and packaging where bold impact and quick recognition are priorities. It can also work for short, emphatic copy (pull quotes, labels, mastheads) where its dense texture reads as deliberate weight and authority.
The overall tone is assertive and workmanlike, with a vintage, American-print sensibility. Its mass and slab structure communicate strength and straightforwardness, while the bracketed serifs add a slightly traditional, dependable feel rather than a purely geometric one.
Likely designed to deliver maximum presence with a classic slab-serif voice: bold, stable letterforms that remain coherent in heavy settings and reproduce reliably in print-oriented contexts. The bracketed serifs and corner cut-ins suggest an emphasis on clarity and separation at large weights.
In the sample text, the font creates a dark, even texture that emphasizes headlines and punchy phrases. The wide stance and large serifs give strong horizontal presence, while the compact counters can make long passages feel dense unless given generous size and spacing.