Slab Contrasted Sudu 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Basil' by Karandash, 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype, 'PF Centro Slab Pro' by Parachute, and 'Typewriter' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, industrial, retro, assertive, friendly, headline, impact, clarity, stability, authority, blocky, sturdy, punchy, blunt serifs, high impact.
This is a very heavy serif with prominent slab-like terminals and compact interior counters that create strong dark color on the line. The shapes are broadly proportioned with a stable, upright stance and a mix of rounded bowls and squared-off joins that keep the texture firm and rhythmic. Serifs are blocky and blunt, with little to no bracketing, and the overall drawing favors bold horizontals and emphatic endings for a punchy silhouette.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and branding where a strong, dependable tone is needed. It also works well for short subheads, signage, and pull quotes, especially when you want a bold, vintage-leaning slab presence that stays clear at a glance.
The font projects a confident, poster-ready voice with a sturdy, no-nonsense attitude. Its heavy presence and squared detailing evoke a classic, workmanlike Americana tone while still feeling friendly and legible.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact and immediate readability at display sizes, using bold slabs and broad proportions to hold attention. Its simplified, sturdy detailing suggests a focus on strong silhouettes and consistent texture for branding and editorial headlines.
The numerals and caps carry a particularly weighty, grounded feel, producing a dense, even typographic color. In longer sample text, the heavy strokes and tight counters make it most comfortable at larger sizes or with generous line spacing.