Slab Contrasted Hosy 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types and 'Calanda', 'Equip Slab', 'Foro', 'Foro Rounded', and 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports, packaging, branding, retro, sporty, confident, punchy, playful, impact, display, retro appeal, energy, brand voice, bracketed, chunky, rounded, bouncy, compact.
A heavy, right-leaning slab-serif with broad proportions and tightly packed counters. Strokes are thick with subtly modulated weight, while the serifs read as sturdy, bracketed slabs that reinforce a strong baseline. Curves are generously rounded and the joins feel slightly swollen, giving letters a buoyant, cartoonish solidity. Overall spacing is compact and the rhythm is energetic, with noticeable width differences across glyphs contributing to a lively texture in text.
Best suited to display settings where impact matters: headlines, posters, signage, and brand marks. It also works well for sports-themed graphics, packaging, and promotional materials where a lively, vintage-leaning slab serif can carry the message at a glance.
The font projects a bold, retro display attitude—confident, upbeat, and a bit cheeky. Its chunky slabs and forward slant evoke sports and advertising vernacular, making it feel assertive and attention-grabbing rather than refined or quiet.
This design appears intended as a high-impact display slab that combines sturdy serifs with a lively italic motion. The goal seems to be maximum presence and immediacy, delivering a nostalgic, athletic flavor while staying readable in short bursts of text.
In the sample text, the dense color and slanted forms create strong momentum and a distinctive word-shape, especially at larger sizes. Numerals and capitals appear particularly impactful, with rounded bowls and thick terminals that maintain a consistent, poster-friendly presence.