Slab Contrasted Rofe 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'MartiniThai Neue Slab V2' by Deltatype; 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype; 'Sybilla', 'Sybilla Multiverse', and 'Sybilla Pro' by Karandash; 'Egyptian Slate' and 'Polyphonic' by Monotype; and 'Kondolarge' by TypeK (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, confident, industrial, collegiate, retro, rugged, impact, durability, heritage, signage, display, blocky, bracketed, sturdy, compact, punchy.
A heavy, block-forward slab serif with pronounced, squared terminals and bracketed slab joins that give the letters a carved, poster-ready solidity. Strokes are broadly even but show enough modulation to keep counters open and shapes readable at display sizes. The overall construction favors wide, stable proportions with flat top and bottom edges, strong horizontal bars, and generous slab feet that anchor lines of text. Round letters keep a firm, slightly squared-off geometry, while diagonals and joins stay blunt and purposeful rather than sharp or calligraphic.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and identity work where strong silhouette and immediate legibility are priorities. It also fits packaging, labels, and sports- or campus-inspired graphics that benefit from a bold, structured slab serif voice.
The tone is bold and assertive, evoking traditional workwear, campus signage, and vintage print where weight and presence matter. It reads as dependable and no-nonsense, with a classic Americana/industrial flavor that feels familiar and energetic in headlines.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a robust slab-serif skeleton, pairing blunt geometry and bracketed serifs for a classic, durable look. It aims for clear recognition at larger sizes while keeping enough internal openness to remain readable in short passages.
Spacing in the sample text appears compact, producing a dense, impactful texture well-suited to short lines and emphatic statements. Numerals and capitals carry the same slab-heavy logic, maintaining a consistent, grounded rhythm across mixed copy.