Slab Contrasted Agpu 2 is a regular weight, very wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book covers, headlines, pull quotes, literary, vintage, authoritative, academic, strong italics, editorial voice, high impact, classic revival, readable display, slab serif, bracketed, ink-trap feel, ball terminals, beaked serifs.
A wide, right-leaning slab serif with sturdy, bracketed serifs and a steady baseline rhythm. Strokes show noticeable modulation, with heavier verticals and lighter joins, and the italics feel built-in rather than simply slanted. Letterforms are generously proportioned with open counters and broad, horizontal presence; capitals read especially expansive. Several glyphs feature distinctive terminals—subtle beaks, rounded/teardrop ends on some curves, and compact interior joins that create an ink-trap-like crispness at small corners—while numerals carry the same confident slab structure and clear differentiation.
It performs well in editorial settings where an italic slab can carry both hierarchy and personality—magazine headlines, pull quotes, book covers, and section openers. The broad proportions also suit branding and display lines that need a confident, readable voice without resorting to extreme weight.
The tone is editorial and literary, balancing old-style warmth with a firm, contemporary solidity. Its wide stance and emphatic slabs project authority and clarity, while the italic movement adds a lively, opinionated voice suited to emphasis and storytelling.
The font appears designed to deliver a strong italic serif voice with pronounced slabs and a wide footprint, aiming for high-impact readability and a classic editorial character. The combination of bracketed slabs, controlled contrast, and expressive terminals suggests an intent to feel both traditional and assertive in modern layout contexts.
The design maintains consistent slab treatment across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, giving text a cohesive, typographic “headline-to-body” feel. The wide set and energetic italic angle increase presence, making words feel spacious and declarative rather than compact.