Slab Contrasted Betu 2 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Dean Gothic' and 'Dean Slab' by Blaze Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, signage, western, vintage, confident, rugged, playful, impact, heritage, branding, display, bracketed, bulky, rounded, ink-trap.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and strongly bracketed, blocky serifs. Strokes are thick with noticeable shaping at joins and terminals, creating a carved, slightly soft-edged feel rather than a purely geometric build. Counters are relatively tight, the rhythm is assertive, and the lowercase shows robust, rounded forms with a prominent x-height that keeps words dense and impactful. Numerals and capitals carry the same chunky construction, with sturdy horizontals and wedge-like serif endings that read clearly at display sizes.
Best suited to display applications where weight and personality are assets: headlines, posters, badges, signage, and bold packaging or label work. It can also serve for short taglines or emphasis in editorial layouts when set with ample spacing to avoid overcrowding.
The overall tone feels bold and extroverted, with a nostalgic, poster-like character that suggests heritage Americana and workwear branding. Its slanted stance and exaggerated slabs add motion and swagger, making it feel energetic and a bit theatrical rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif voice, combining wide, weighty forms and a forward slant to evoke vintage advertising and bold branding. The bracketed slabs and sculpted terminals aim for a rugged, crafted impression while keeping letterforms readable in large sizes.
The face relies on strong massing and consistent serif treatment to maintain cohesion across cases; the italic angle is prominent enough to influence word shape and texture. The combination of wide letters and tight internal space produces a dark, attention-grabbing color that benefits from generous tracking and line spacing in longer settings.