Slab Contrasted Pypi 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bree Serif' and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether and 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, confident, collegiate, robust, retro, friendly, high impact, bold clarity, heritage feel, brand presence, blocky, bracketed, compact, chunky, sturdy.
A heavy, blocky slab serif with broad proportions and a steady, upright stance. Strokes are thick and even overall, with squared, bracketed slabs that read clearly at display sizes. Counters are relatively tight and openings are small, creating a dense, punchy texture in text. The lowercase shows sturdy, simplified forms with rounded bowls and firm terminals, and the numerals match the same compact, weighty construction for consistent color.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and big, high-impact messaging where the slabs and dense color can do the work of attracting attention. It also fits sports-leaning branding, badges, and packaging that benefits from a sturdy, classic display voice. For longer text, it will perform most comfortably in short bursts (pull quotes, subheads) or with added tracking and leading.
The typeface conveys a confident, assertive tone with a classic collegiate and poster-like energy. Its chunky slabs and compact interior spaces feel sturdy and dependable, leaning slightly nostalgic while remaining straightforward and readable. Overall it projects a bold, workmanlike personality suited to attention-grabbing typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence and clarity through thick, squared forms and prominent slab serifs. It emphasizes solidity and high visual impact while keeping letterforms familiar and straightforward for fast recognition in display contexts.
In paragraph settings, the weight produces strong typographic color and pronounced word shapes, with punctuation and dots appearing large and emphatic. The design’s tight apertures and dense counters favor larger sizes or generous spacing when used in longer lines to avoid a heavy, dark page.