Slab Contrasted Osma 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP, 'Serifa' by Bitstream, 'Miura Slab' by DSType, 'Brix Slab Condensed' by HVD Fonts, 'Faraon' by Latinotype, 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts, and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, editorial, robust, industrial, confident, vintage, impact, readability, heritage, authority, workwear, slab serif, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap feel, tight counters.
A heavy slab-serif design with broad, blocky proportions and strong, squared terminals. Serifs read as substantial and mostly bracketed, giving the joins a slightly softened, carved look rather than a purely geometric cutoff. Curves are full and compact with relatively tight counters, while the overall rhythm stays steady and upright across capitals, lowercase, and figures. The lowercase shows sturdy, workmanlike shapes with short extenders and a solid, even color in text, and the numerals match the same dense, weight-forward construction.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and bold editorial settings where a dense, sturdy serif can anchor the page. It also fits branding and packaging that want a traditional, industrial, or heritage-leaning feel, and can work for short text blocks when size and spacing are managed to preserve clarity.
The tone is assertive and no-nonsense, with a classic poster and print-shop flavor. Its stout slabs and compact internal spaces create a grounded, dependable voice that feels practical, slightly retro, and built for impact rather than delicacy.
Likely designed to deliver maximum impact with a strong slab-serif silhouette that stays readable and consistent across letters and numerals. The bracketed slabs and compact forms suggest an intention to evoke classic print aesthetics while providing a firm, contemporary presence in display typography.
In the sample text, the weight and slab structure maintain strong presence at larger sizes, while the tight counters and dense texture suggest careful spacing will matter as sizes decrease. The overall impression is of a display-ready serif that still holds together as chunky text when set with enough breathing room.