Slab Contrasted Suso 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clarendon BT' by Bitstream, 'Lagom' by Fenotype, 'Ernie' by Jim Ford, 'Clarendon SB' and 'Clarendon SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Clarendon' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logotypes, sports branding, western, collegiate, vintage, confident, sturdy, impact, heritage, authority, readability, blocky, bracketed, chunky, ink-trap hints, rounded joins.
A heavy, block-driven slab serif with broad proportions and compact internal counters. Serifs are squared and robust with slight bracketing, and curves are full and rounded, giving letters a dense, poster-ready silhouette. Stroke modulation is subtle but present, with strong vertical emphasis and crisp terminals that keep the forms snappy at display sizes. Spacing and rhythm feel intentionally tight, producing a dark, even texture across lines of text.
Best suited to large-scale typography where its mass and slabs can carry impact: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, and identity marks. It also fits sports and collegiate-style branding, as well as vintage-themed layouts that benefit from bold, blocky letterforms.
The overall tone is bold and assertive with a vintage, workmanlike character. It evokes classic American display lettering—part collegiate, part old-style poster—delivering a friendly toughness rather than refined elegance. The weight and blunt slabs communicate stability and confidence.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display slab that prioritizes presence and solidity over delicate detail. Its broad shapes, sturdy serifs, and slightly rounded construction aim to deliver a classic, attention-grabbing voice for branding and headline settings.
The lowercase includes single-storey forms (notably the ‘a’ and ‘g’), reinforcing an informal, traditional display flavor. Numerals are similarly stout and high-impact, matching the letterforms for consistent headline use. The strong slabs and compact counters suggest it will read best when given generous size and breathing room.