Slab Contrasted Bera 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Lagu Serif' by Alessio Laiso Type and 'Mediator Serif' by ParaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, confident, retro, editorial, sporty, rugged, impact, heritage, emphasis, motion, sturdiness, bracketed, chunky, ink-trap feel, soft corners, compact bowls.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and a compact, muscular rhythm. Stems are thick and mostly monolinear at a glance, but with enough modulation to keep counters open and joints defined. Serifs read as bold slabs with noticeable bracketing and softened corners, giving the shapes a carved, press-like solidity rather than a hard geometric snap. Curves are generous and slightly squared off in places, and the overall spacing feels built for impact, with sturdy forms that hold together well at large sizes.
Best suited to display work: headlines, posters, logos, and packaging where bold presence is the priority. It can also work for short editorial subheads or pull quotes when set with ample spacing, bringing a confident, traditional voice to branding and apparel-inspired graphics.
The tone is assertive and energetic, with a vintage editorial and collegiate flavor. Its bold, slanted stance adds forward motion, while the slab structure communicates reliability and strength. The result feels classic and attention-grabbing—suited to headlines that want to sound established rather than purely modern.
The design appears intended to merge a classic slab-serif foundation with a dynamic slant and substantial weight for maximum impact. It prioritizes strong silhouettes, robust serifs, and readable counters to deliver a dependable, vintage-leaning display texture.
Lowercase shows pronounced, weighty bowls and terminals that maintain clarity despite the heavy color. Numerals are similarly stout and readable, with a consistent serif treatment that keeps figures feeling integrated with text. The sample setting suggests strong word-shape and emphasis, though the dense weight benefits from generous leading in multi-line use.