Slab Contrasted Odpi 2 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, signage, industrial, retro, playful, techy, stencil-like, attention, distinctiveness, system motif, branding, blocky, geometric, notched, modular, chunky.
A heavy, geometric display face built from thick verticals and rounded bowls, punctuated by sharp, slab-like terminals. The most defining feature is a repeated system of deep, horizontal notches and cut-ins that carve through stems and counters, creating a segmented, almost stencil-meets-modular construction. Curves are broad and simplified, apertures tend to be tight, and interior shapes often read as pill-like voids or clipped ovals. Spacing and widths vary noticeably between glyphs, while the overall rhythm remains consistent through the repeating cutout motif and substantial stroke mass.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings where the notch-and-slab motif can read clearly—posters, display headlines, brand marks, packaging fronts, and punchy signage. It also works well as a secondary accent face paired with a simpler text typeface, where its segmented shapes can provide contrast and visual identity.
The segmented cutouts and chunky proportions give the font a bold, engineered personality that feels both retro and experimental. It can read as industrial or “machine-made,” yet the rounded counters and playful interruptions keep it approachable and attention-grabbing. The overall tone suggests signage, product labeling, or stylized tech/arcade aesthetics rather than quiet editorial typography.
The design appears intended to create a distinctive, repeatable visual system: heavy geometric forms interrupted by consistent horizontal cutouts to produce a recognizable, stencil-like signature. It prioritizes pattern, presence, and brandable silhouette over continuous stroke flow, aiming for strong recognition in display contexts.
The horizontal interruptions frequently bisect key strokes, which creates strong patterning but also introduces fragile points in smaller sizes. Numerals and capitals maintain the same carved-through logic as the lowercase, reinforcing a cohesive, system-driven look across the set.