Slab Contrasted Roby 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, 'CamingoSlab' by Jan Fromm, 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts, 'Adagio Slab' by Machalski, and 'Eigerdals Slab' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, signage, western, vintage, punchy, sturdy, playful, impact, nostalgia, warmth, attention, bracketed serifs, soft corners, bulky, compact, ink-trap feel.
A heavy, slab-serif display face with broad, blocky letterforms and strongly bracketed slabs. Strokes are thick and mostly even, with subtly softened corners and shallow notches at some joins that give an ink-trap-like, cut-in look. Proportions are compact with generous counters for the weight, and the rhythm is emphatic and headline-oriented rather than delicate. Numerals and capitals carry a poster-like solidity, while the lowercase keeps the same chunky construction for consistent color in text.
Best suited for posters, headlines, labels, and branding where strong presence and a vintage sign-paint/wood-type impression are desirable. It can work for short bursts of text (pull quotes, subheads) when large enough to keep interior details from filling in.
The overall tone feels bold and assertive, with a retro Americana and wood-type flavor. Its chunky slabs and softened shaping read as friendly and confident, leaning toward classic signage and editorial impact rather than formal refinement.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum impact with a nostalgic slab-serif voice, balancing rugged structure with slightly softened detailing to stay approachable. Its consistent, chunky construction prioritizes legibility and character in display typography.
The design’s distinctive personality comes from the combination of very heavy weight, bracketed slabs, and small interior cut-ins that add texture at display sizes. Spacing appears comfortable for big type, producing dense, high-contrast word shapes suited to short lines and emphatic phrases.