Slab Contrasted Pite 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'FS Silas Slab' by Fontsmith, 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'Aptifer Slab' by Linotype, 'Open Serif' by Matteson Typographics, and 'Museo Slab' and 'Museo Slab Rounded' by exljbris (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports identity, assertive, retro, editorial, collegiate, sturdy, impact, heritage, authority, headline focus, brand presence, blocky, bracketed, compact apertures, high impact, poster-ready.
A heavy, slab-serif display face with broad proportions, substantial stems, and thick, squared serifs that read as slightly bracketed rather than razor-sharp. Curves are full and closed, counters are relatively tight, and terminals feel decisively cut, giving the letters a compact, weight-forward rhythm. Uppercase forms are muscular and geometric, while the lowercase keeps a robust, workmanlike structure with a single-storey “a” and similarly simple, sturdy construction. Numerals match the overall bulk and stability, maintaining consistent weight and presence across the set.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and short bursts of copy where strong typographic color is desirable. It works well in branding and packaging that aims for heritage, craft, or collegiate cues, and it can serve as a bold typographic anchor in editorial layouts when used with generous spacing.
The tone is bold and confident, with a nostalgic, American editorial/collegiate flavor. Its strong slabs and condensed internal space create a no-nonsense, attention-grabbing voice that feels at home in headline-driven settings and branding that wants to project solidity and tradition.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a sturdy, classic slab-serif attitude—balancing traditional serif cues with a simplified, blocky construction for modern display use. It emphasizes authority and legibility at larger sizes through thick serifs, clear silhouettes, and consistent, weighty forms.
At text sizes the heavy color and tight counters can build dense texture, while at larger sizes the squared serifs and chunky joins become a defining graphic feature. The overall impression is consistent and disciplined, prioritizing impact and solidity over delicacy.