Slab Contrasted Mika 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logotypes, western, circus, playful, vintage, bold, display impact, vintage revival, signage feel, playful texture, bracketed, blocky, ornamental, rounded, ink-trap-like.
A bold, decorative slab serif with strongly bracketed, rectangular serifs and rounded joins. Strokes show pronounced thick–thin modulation, with teardrop-like terminals and occasional pinch points that create a slightly engraved or cutout feel. Counters are generous and often rounded, while many letters feature inward notches near joins that add texture and rhythm. The overall silhouette is sturdy and compact, with a lively, slightly bouncy baseline impression in the lowercase due to deep curves and prominent entry/exit shaping.
Best suited for display settings such as posters, headlines, event graphics, and storefront-style signage where its bold slabs and decorative modulation can be appreciated. It can also work well for packaging and branding marks that want a vintage or Western-tinged tone, especially at medium to large sizes.
The font reads as theatrical and nostalgic, evoking show posters, frontier signage, and old-time print ephemera. Its heavy slabs and decorative notches give it a confident, attention-grabbing voice, while the rounded details keep it friendly and playful rather than severe.
The design appears intended to modernize classic slab-serif poster lettering by combining sturdy, sign-painter-like slabs with ornamental shaping and high contrast. Its consistent decorative cuts and rounded terminals suggest a focus on character and impact over quiet body-text neutrality.
The numerals are robust and display-oriented, with distinctive shapes that match the alphabet’s ornamental detailing. In text, the strong internal cut-ins and high contrast create a textured color that feels expressive, though it can become visually busy at smaller sizes.