Slab Contrasted Hote 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Faraon' by Latinotype and 'Adelle' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, western, vintage, playful, punchy, retro, attention grabbing, retro flavor, poster impact, expressive italic, chunky, bracketed, soft corners, hefty, bouncy.
A heavy, forward-leaning slab serif with compact, blocky letterforms and pronounced bracketed slabs. Strokes are broadly even, with subtly modulated joins and rounded interior corners that keep the texture from feeling rigid. The italics are built into the structure rather than added as a simple slant, giving many letters a slightly swashy, dynamic silhouette. Counters are relatively tight and the overall rhythm is dense and confident, with sturdy numerals and a firm baseline presence.
Best suited for headlines, display copy, and short statements where a bold, characterful slab serif is needed. It works well for packaging, signage, badges, and brand marks that want a vintage or western-leaning flavor, and can add punch to editorial titles and promo graphics.
The tone feels boldly nostalgic and showy, evoking classic storefront and poster lettering with a lively, slightly mischievous energy. Its weight and built-in slant add momentum, making lines of text feel animated and attention-seeking without becoming delicate or refined.
Designed to deliver maximum impact with a robust slab-serif skeleton and an energetic italic stance, balancing rugged poster authority with a playful, retro cadence. The goal appears to be strong legibility at display sizes while projecting a distinctive, throwback personality.
Uppercase forms read as poster-like blocks with emphatic slabs, while the lowercase introduces more bounce and personality, especially in rounded letters and the angled terminals. The strong serifs and compact spacing create a dark color at text sizes, favoring short, impactful setting over quiet reading.