Slab Contrasted Tihu 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, branding, western, vintage, circus, playful, sturdy, display impact, nostalgic tone, signage character, brand voice, chunky, bracketed, rounded, ink-trap-like, wedge-ended.
A heavy, slab-serif display face with broad proportions and a lively, slightly irregular rhythm. Stems are thick and confident, with noticeable—but not extreme—contrast and prominent bracketed slabs that often flare or wedge at the terminals. Curves are full and rounded, counters are relatively generous for the weight, and joins show subtle scooping that gives an inked, poster-like texture. The lowercase reads robust and compact, with large, dark dots on i/j and rounded forms that keep the texture dense but legible at headline sizes.
Best suited to posters, headlines, signage, and bold brand moments where a strong, characterful slab serif is needed. It will also work well on packaging and labels, especially where a nostalgic or handcrafted flavor is desired.
The overall tone feels vintage and showy, with a friendly, old-time character that recalls posters, fairground signage, and western/heritage branding. Its bold, bouncy shapes create an approachable energy while still projecting solidity and confidence.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display slab serif that balances rugged structure with playful, slightly quirky detailing. Its flared slabs, bracketed joins, and compact, dark texture suggest a goal of evoking classic printed ephemera while staying punchy and readable at large sizes.
Spacing appears built for display: the heavy serifs and wide bodies create a strong horizontal cadence, and the numerals match the letterforms with similarly weighty, decorative slab details. In longer lines the dark color is assertive, so it benefits from generous size and breathing room.