Slab Contrasted Osty 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra, 'Miura Slab' by DSType, 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts, 'Rude Slab ExtraCondensed' by Monotype, 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry, 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether, 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion, and 'Technotyp' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, rugged, industrial, confident, retro, impact, solidity, vintage display, workwear, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap-like, compact.
A very heavy slab serif with chunky, squared terminals and sturdy bracketed serifs that read as built-up blocks rather than delicate finishing strokes. The curves are generously rounded but kept tight, producing compact counters and a dense, dark texture in text. Stems and slabs feel broadly consistent, with subtle shaping at joins that suggests ink-trap-like notches on some forms. Overall rhythm is assertive and steady, prioritizing impact and solidity over refinement.
Best suited to headlines and short blocks of text where weight and presence are an advantage—posters, packaging, labels, signage, and brand marks. It can also work for subheads or callouts where a condensed, forceful texture helps create hierarchy.
The tone is bold and workmanlike, with an old-style poster and pressroom attitude. Its mass and squared construction give it a tough, dependable voice that feels at home in rugged branding, headlines, and punchy messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through thick strokes and slab-like finishing, echoing vintage display and industrial lettering while remaining structured enough for readable, emphatic setting.
Uppercase forms are particularly monumental and rectangular, while lowercase remains sturdy and readable with simplified, sturdy details. Numerals match the same heavyweight, blocky construction, maintaining strong presence and uniform color alongside the letters.