Slab Contrasted Tije 2 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF More' by FontFont, 'Rooney' by Jan Fromm, and 'Geneo Std' by Typofonderie (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, editorial, western, vintage, assertive, rustic, friendly, display impact, retro signage, headline emphasis, brand character, bracketed, chunky, softened, ink-trap hints, wedge terminals.
A heavy, slab-serif display face with broad proportions and clearly bracketed slabs. Strokes are robust with moderate contrast and slightly softened joins that keep the black shapes from feeling overly rigid. Terminals and serifs read as chunky, mildly wedge-like slabs, giving letters a carved, poster-like presence. Counters are relatively open for the weight, and the overall rhythm is steady, with small irregularities in curvature that add a subtle printed/woodtype character.
Best suited for bold headlines, posters, and signage where the slab serifs can read clearly and deliver impact. It also fits packaging, labels, and editorial display work that benefits from a vintage or rustic voice. For longer passages, it works more as a short lead-in or callout style than for continuous reading.
The font projects a confident, old-fashioned tone reminiscent of storefront signage and poster headlines. Its sturdy slabs and generous width feel dependable and emphatic, while the slightly softened shapes add warmth and approachability. Overall it balances rugged practicality with a nostalgic, Americana-leaning flavor.
The design appears intended to evoke classic slab-serif display traditions—particularly woodtype and sign-painter vernacular—while maintaining clear structure and legible counters. Its wide stance and bracketed slabs prioritize presence and recognizability in attention-grabbing applications.
In text settings the weight and width create strong word shapes and high impact, but the dense color suggests it is happiest at headline sizes. Numerals and capitals share the same bold, blocky construction, supporting cohesive titling across letters and figures.