Slab Contrasted Abla 2 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Capita' by Hoftype and 'Epica Pro' and 'Landa' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, book covers, rustic, retro, folksy, playful, poster-like, vintage flavor, handmade feel, bold impact, quirky warmth, bracketed, wedge serifs, ink-trap like, soft corners, bouncy rhythm.
A heavy, slab‑serif display face with compact bowls and broad, blocky stems. Serifs read as short wedges with noticeable bracketing, giving terminals a carved, slightly chiseled look rather than a crisp geometric slab. Curves are generously rounded while joins and shoulders show subtle kinks and tapering, creating a hand‑worked irregularity within an otherwise consistent construction. Counters are relatively tight, stroke endings are blunt, and several letters show mild asymmetry and lively spacing that produces a buoyant, uneven rhythm in text.
Best suited for short-form display use such as headlines, posters, labels, and signage where its chunky serifs and lively rhythm can be appreciated. It can work for subheads or pull quotes at moderate sizes, but dense paragraphs may feel heavy unless set with generous tracking and leading.
The overall tone is warm and informal, with a vintage, vernacular flavor that feels at home on old posters, packaging, or Western/carnival ephemera. Its sturdy weight and quirky detailing project confidence and humor more than refinement, lending an approachable, slightly mischievous character.
The design appears intended to evoke a bold, vintage slab-serif look with a handcrafted edge—combining sturdy, print-era forms with softened, slightly irregular details for character and impact.
The texture stays dense in paragraphs due to the weight and small counters, but the strong silhouettes and distinctive serif shapes help words remain recognizable at larger sizes. Numerals and lowercase share the same chunky, softened treatment, reinforcing a cohesive, decorative voice.