Slab Contrasted Pity 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FS Silas Slab' by Fontsmith, 'Weekly' by Los Andes, 'Kulturista' by Suitcase Type Foundry, and 'Paul Slab' and 'Paul Slab Soft' by artill (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, robust, retro, confident, industrial, friendly, impact, solidity, nostalgia, display clarity, print flavor, blocky, sturdy, bracketed, compact, ink-trap-like.
A heavy, sturdy slab serif with broad proportions and a compact, dense color on the page. Serifs are thick and strongly bracketed, giving joins a softened, sculpted feel rather than sharp, hairline terminations. Strokes stay generally even, with subtle shaping in curves and at transitions; counters are relatively tight, and apertures tend to be small, reinforcing a solid, poster-like texture. Round letters (C, O, Q) are full and weighty, while straight-sided forms (E, F, H, N) emphasize strong horizontals and verticals; the overall rhythm is consistent and built for impact.
Best suited to headlines, posters, labels, and branding systems that need strong presence and immediate legibility. It can also work for short blocks of copy or pull quotes when a dense, assertive typographic voice is desired, especially in print-inspired or retro-styled layouts.
The tone is bold and dependable, with a retro, workmanlike warmth that recalls traditional print and display typography. Its substantial slabs and rounded bracketing add friendliness and approachability while still feeling authoritative and rugged.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a traditional slab-serif voice: thick, bracketed serifs for sturdiness, wide letterforms for presence, and controlled detailing to keep the texture consistent across alphabets and numerals.
The figures are equally heavy and prominent, matching the letters for cohesive signage and headline use. Lowercase forms are simplified and stout, with short extenders and compact counters that help maintain a uniform, emphatic texture across mixed-case settings.