Slab Contrasted Homu 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Intermedial Slab' by Blaze Type, 'Malaga' by Emigre, 'Rooney' by Jan Fromm, and 'Bree Serif' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, retro, sporty, punchy, poster, western, impact, nostalgia, motion, display, bracketed, chunky, ink-trap, rounded, quirky.
A heavy, right-leaning slab-serif with broad proportions and compact internal counters. The serifs read as thick, bracketed slabs with slightly softened joins, and the stroke endings often show wedge-like shaping that gives the letters a cut, stamped feel. Curves are full and rounded, while diagonals and joins stay dense and muscular; spacing is lively and the overall rhythm feels intentionally irregular in a way that adds character at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of text where strong texture and personality are desired. It works well for branding, packaging, sports-themed graphics, and retro-inspired posters or signage where a sturdy slab presence and energetic italic motion help carry the message.
The tone is bold and extroverted, with a distinctly vintage showcard energy. Its chunky slabs and jaunty italic slant suggest athletic signage and mid-century advertising, while the slightly quirky shapes keep it friendly rather than formal.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact with a playful, vintage-leaning slab-serif voice. Its construction prioritizes bold silhouettes, strong terminals, and a dynamic forward slant to create attention-grabbing display typography.
Capitals are especially blocky and emblematic, with strong top and bottom terminals that read clearly in headlines. The numerals match the same heavy, poster-like construction, and the font maintains a consistent dark color across words in the sample text despite its animated, slightly bouncy letterforms.