Slab Contrasted Kawe 2 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, labels, industrial, vintage, editorial, sturdy, authoritative, space saving, high impact, print flavor, sturdy readability, condensed, slab serif, bracketed, ink-trap feel, tight tracking.
A condensed slab-serif with heavy, blocky serifs and compact, vertical proportions. Strokes read mostly even, with only modest modulation, while the slab terminals and short, bracket-like joins give the forms a carved, print-oriented feel. Counters are relatively tight and apertures are restrained, reinforcing a dense texture in words. The lowercase keeps a familiar, readable structure with a two-storey “a” and sturdy verticals, and the numerals match the same narrow, upright rhythm.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and display settings where space is limited but strong presence is needed. It also fits packaging, labels, and signage that benefit from an industrial or vintage print character. For longer text, it works most comfortably at moderate sizes with ample line spacing to keep the dense rhythm from feeling cramped.
The overall tone is sturdy and no-nonsense, with a utilitarian, slightly old-fashioned flavor reminiscent of newspaper headlines, wanted posters, and industrial labeling. Its compressed width and emphatic serifs create an assertive voice that feels practical rather than delicate.
The design appears intended to provide a space-efficient, high-impact slab-serif voice—combining condensed proportions with robust serifs for clear, emphatic messaging. It prioritizes a strong vertical rhythm and durable shapes that read confidently in attention-grabbing applications.
In text, the narrow set and dark color produce a strong typographic “wall” that benefits from generous leading and careful spacing. The pronounced slabs and tight inner spaces can make extended passages feel dense, but they deliver high impact and a consistent, punchy silhouette in short lines.