Slab Contrasted Hodu 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP, 'Intermedial Slab' by Blaze Type, 'CamingoSlab' by Jan Fromm, 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts, and 'Bolgica' by Soerat Company (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logo design, assertive, retro, sporty, playful, rugged, attention grab, retro impact, athletic tone, bold emphasis, slab-serif, bracketed, ink-trap, wedge terminals, compact.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with compact proportions and a lively, slightly uneven rhythm. Strokes are thick with visible (but not delicate) contrast, and the slab serifs are bold and often wedge-like, frequently softened by small brackets. Curves are round and full, counters are relatively tight, and joins show subtle notch-like shaping that reads as mild ink-trap behavior in places. Overall spacing feels sturdy and dense, built for impact rather than airy refinement.
Works best for display typography where strong presence is needed: headlines, posters, sports or team-style branding, and bold packaging callouts. It can also suit logotypes and short subheads where the dense weight and italic momentum help create emphasis and motion.
The tone is bold and energetic, with a retro, varsity/poster sensibility. Its italic slant and chunky slabs give it a confident, punchy voice that feels sporty and attention-seeking, while the softened serifs keep it approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif foundation, combining a forward-leaning stance with chunky, bracketed slabs for a vintage-meets-athletic feel. Its compact, heavy forms prioritize visibility and personality in large-scale settings over quiet, long-form reading.
Uppercase forms come across as especially blocky and emblematic, while lowercase retains a strong, weighty texture that stays cohesive at large sizes. Numerals match the same chunky, slanted construction, reinforcing a consistent display-oriented color across mixed text.