Slab Contrasted Tybe 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Chaparral' by Adobe, 'Intermedial Slab' by Blaze Type, 'Capita' and 'Danton' by Hoftype, and 'Mundo Serif' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports, assertive, retro, industrial, sporty, editorial, impact, authority, nostalgia, robustness, slab serif, bracketed, beefy, blocky, compact counters.
A heavy, slab‑serif typeface with broad proportions, pronounced bracketed slabs, and sturdy vertical stems. Stroke contrast is present but controlled, with thick main strokes and slightly tapered joins that keep the shapes from feeling purely monoline. Counters are relatively tight in letters like B, P, and R, while round forms (O, Q, 8) stay full and weighty. Terminals and serifs have a subtly sculpted, chiseled feel, and the overall texture is dense and dark, especially in continuous text.
Best suited for display settings where density and impact are desirable—headlines, poster typography, brand marks, labels, and packaging. It can work for short subheads or pull quotes, but the heavy color and tight internal spaces make it less ideal for long, small-size reading.
The tone is confident and muscular, with a vintage, workmanlike energy that recalls classic headlines, posters, and bold editorial typography. Its sturdy slabs and compact counters give it an authoritative, no‑nonsense voice that reads as rugged and attention‑seeking.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a traditional slab‑serif structure—combining bold, poster-ready mass with subtly refined shaping to maintain clarity and a cohesive, rugged typographic voice.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent, blocky rhythm; the lowercase remains substantial and headline‑oriented rather than delicate. Numerals are similarly robust, with rounded figures and strong slab accents that keep them visually aligned with the letters.