Slab Contrasted Abte 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clarendon Serial' by SoftMaker, 'Firelli' by Typejockeys, and 'Clarendon' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, editorial, packaging, signage, sturdy, friendly, vintage, headline, confident, impact, readability, heritage feel, stability, warmth, bracketed, blocky, compact counters, ink-trap feel, soft terminals.
A heavy slab-serif with bracketed, rectangular serifs and broadly proportioned capitals. Strokes are robust with subtly rounded joins and softened terminals that keep the texture from feeling rigid, while counters remain fairly compact in letters like B, R, a, and e. The lowercase shows a two-storey a and g, a sturdy, straight-backed n/m construction, and a pronounced, curved ear and ball-like terminals on forms such as a and j. Numerals are weighty and rounded, with generous curves and strong slab feet that reinforce a solid, poster-ready rhythm.
Best suited to short-to-medium text at larger sizes where its weight and slab structure can carry impact—posters, bold headlines, section titles, and storefront-style signage. It can also work for editorial display and packaging where a classic, robust slab-serif presence is desired.
The overall tone is assertive and dependable, with a warm, slightly nostalgic voice reminiscent of classic display slabs. Its heavy forms read as confident and approachable rather than severe, making it feel energetic and workmanlike at the same time.
Likely intended as a high-impact slab serif that combines strong, block-like construction with softened details for readability and friendliness. The emphasis appears to be on attention-grabbing display use while maintaining a coherent, steady texture in multi-word settings.
The design leans on strong horizontal emphasis from the serifs and flat terminals, creating a firm baseline and consistent color in setting. Curved letters (C, G, S, 2, 3) show smooth, rounded shaping that contrasts nicely with the squared-off slab details, giving the face a balanced, crafted feel.