Slab Contrasted Ondu 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, signage, western, circus, vintage, playful, poster, attention grabbing, vintage flavor, decorative impact, brand character, bracketed, rounded, chunky, ball terminals, decorative.
A heavy, blocky slab serif with broad, rounded bowls and stout stems. The serifs read as thick slabs with soft, bracketed joins, and many letters feature distinctive internal cut-ins or notches that create a stenciled, decorative rhythm. Curves are generous and circular (notably in C, O, Q), while horizontals and terminals stay blunt and emphatic. The lowercase carries the same weight and personality, with single‑storey forms and prominent, bulb-like terminals; figures are wide and sturdy, with simple, poster-friendly construction.
Best suited to display work such as posters, headlines, event graphics, and brand marks where a bold, vintage character is desired. It can also work well on packaging and signage that benefits from strong presence and a handcrafted, Western/circus flavor.
The overall tone is bold and showy, evoking Western posters, fairground lettering, and vintage display typography. The decorative notching adds a sense of craft and novelty, making the face feel upbeat and theatrical rather than strictly utilitarian.
This design appears intended as an attention-grabbing display slab that blends robust, old-style poster construction with ornamental cut-ins for added character. The goal is impact and a distinctive silhouette, prioritizing personality and period feel in titles and branding over quiet text neutrality.
The distinctive interior breaks and teardrop-like terminal details become more pronounced at larger sizes, where they read as intentional ornament. In longer settings, the strong color and lively silhouette can dominate a page, so spacing and size choice will strongly influence legibility.