Slab Contrasted Abgi 2 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Calanda' by Hoftype, 'Corporative Slab' and 'Multiple' by Latinotype, 'Weekly' by Los Andes, 'Questa Slab' by The Questa Project, 'Rogliano' by TipoType, and 'Paul Slab Soft' by artill (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, robust, workwear, friendly, retro, impact, readability, stability, vintage flavor, display clarity, blocky, sturdy, bracketed, ink-trap hint, high impact.
A heavy slab-serif with broad proportions and a compact, block-forward silhouette. Strokes are largely even with subtle modulation, and the serifs are strong and mostly squared, with mild bracketing that softens joins. Counters are generous for the weight, and apertures stay fairly open, helping the dense forms remain readable. The lowercase is sturdy and upright, with a single-storey a and g, a short-armed r, and wide, stable arches; numerals are similarly bold and compact with clear, squared terminals.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and prominent display text where its slabs and broad shapes can carry impact. It can also work well for branding and packaging that want a sturdy, approachable voice, and for editorial design where strong typographic color is needed in short bursts.
The overall tone is confident and practical, mixing a no-nonsense, workmanlike solidity with a warm, slightly vintage friendliness. Its weight and chunky details give it an assertive voice that feels at home in editorial and poster settings without becoming overly formal.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact display readability with a solid slab-serif backbone, balancing assertive weight with softened joins and open counters. It prioritizes a dependable, vintage-leaning presence that remains clear and legible in bold typographic settings.
The spacing in the samples reads comfortable at large sizes, and the strong slab terminals create a consistent horizontal rhythm across words. Round letters (C, O, S) stay quite full and wide, while straight-sided forms (E, F, H, N) emphasize the font’s sturdy, architectural character.