Slab Contrasted Osko 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bunday Slab' by Buntype, 'Decour' and 'Faraon' by Latinotype, 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts, 'Metronic Slab Narrow' by Mostardesign, 'Core Slab M' by S-Core, and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, packaging, signage, rugged, western, athletic, retro, loud, impact, heritage, bold branding, display readability, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap hints, compact, high-impact.
A heavy, blocky slab serif with prominent bracketed slabs and compact counters. Strokes are broadly even with subtle modulation, giving the face a sturdy, poster-like rhythm. The serifs are rectangular and forceful, with softened joins that keep corners from feeling brittle; several glyphs show slight notch-like details at joins that read as practical ink-trap styling. Round letters (O, C, G) are squarish and dense, and the overall spacing feels tight and efficient at display sizes.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, event graphics, and sports or team-oriented branding. The dense slabs and strong silhouettes also work well for labels, packaging, and signage where immediate presence matters more than delicate detail.
The tone is assertive and workmanlike, mixing a vintage American sign-painting feel with a competitive, athletic loudness. It suggests heritage, grit, and straightforward confidence rather than refinement.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with sturdy slabs and compact proportions, borrowing cues from traditional display slabs used in posters and signage. It prioritizes a bold, confident texture that holds together in large sizes and punchy titles.
Uppercase forms are especially compact and weighty, producing dark, stable word shapes. Numerals are similarly chunky and uniform in presence, suited to bold price points or score-like settings.