Slab Contrasted Tigu 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, signage, western, circus, playful, vintage, rustic, showbill feel, rustic display, attention grabbing, vintage revival, chunky, blocky, angular, wedge serif, irregular.
A chunky, heavy display slab with wedge-like serifs and strongly angular joins. The letterforms feel carved rather than drawn: straight segments dominate, with faceted curves and occasional notched terminals that give edges a chiseled look. Counters are compact and often polygonal, and the overall rhythm is intentionally uneven—some characters flare at the ends while others stay more squared—creating a lively, hand-cut impression while keeping a consistent, sturdy silhouette.
Best suited for posters, headlines, and short bursts of copy where its distinctive slabs and faceted shaping can be appreciated at size. It also fits branding applications like logotypes, product packaging, and signage that want a rustic or showbill tone with strong visual impact.
The font projects a show-poster energy that reads as Western and carnival-adjacent, with a playful roughness that feels vintage and slightly mischievous. Its bold, assertive shapes suggest signage, labels, and attention-grabbing headlines rather than quiet editorial text.
The design appears intended to evoke bold, old-time display typography through exaggerated slab terminals and a deliberately irregular, chiseled construction. It prioritizes personality and silhouette clarity, aiming for high-impact readability and a themed, vintage atmosphere.
Caps and lowercase share the same blocky, faceted logic, with lowercase forms that remain stout and display-oriented. Numerals are similarly robust and angular, matching the alphabet’s carved, poster-like presence and maintaining strong color in lines of text.