Slab Contrasted Fame 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, signage, western, athletic, vintage, playful, posterish, impact, nostalgia, display, branding, chunky, bracketed, blocky, rounded corners, ink-trap notches.
A chunky slab-serif with heavy, block-like proportions and softly rounded outer curves. Strokes show noticeable contrast: verticals feel weightier while the horizontals and slab terminals read slightly lighter, giving the letters a lively, carved look rather than a purely monoline build. Serifs are square and substantial with gentle bracketing, and several joins/terminals feature small notch-like cut-ins that add definition at tight corners. Counters are relatively compact, and the overall rhythm is dense and sturdy, keeping forms readable at display sizes.
Best suited for high-impact display work such as posters, headlines, branding marks, packaging fronts, and signage where strong presence is needed. It can also work for short bursts of text (labels, callouts, buttons) when set with comfortable tracking and generous line spacing.
The tone is confident and nostalgic, evoking classic poster lettering and heritage signage with a touch of friendly exuberance. Its bold slabs and sculpted corners suggest a robust, hardworking character that can feel Western or collegiate depending on setting and spacing.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch with a retro slab-serif voice—combining sturdy, bracketed slabs with sculpted details to keep large text distinctive and legible. It prioritizes personality and impact over neutrality, aiming for memorable display typography in branding and promotional contexts.
Uppercase forms are broad and stable, while lowercase maintains the same heavy, squared-off personality with clearly distinguished shapes. Numerals are equally weighty and attention-grabbing, matching the text color of the letters for cohesive headline use.