Slab Contrasted Abga 2 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bluteau Slab' by DSType, 'FF Kievit Slab' by FontFont, 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'Corporative Slab' and 'Faraon' by Latinotype, and 'Tabac Slab' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, editorial, sturdy, classic, confident, institutional, impact, readability, heritage feel, authority, bracketed serifs, soft corners, heavy slabs, open counters, generous spacing.
A sturdy slab-serif with heavy, bracketed serifs and a broad, even color. Strokes are mostly uniform with only modest modulation, and terminals are squared off with subtly softened corners that keep the shapes from feeling brittle. Proportions run broad with large, open counters and a straightforward, readable rhythm across both caps and lowercase; the lowercase shows a conventional x-height and compact ascenders/descenders. Numerals are weighty and stable, with clear silhouettes intended to hold up at display sizes and in dense settings.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and short-to-medium blocks where a strong typographic voice is desired. It works well for editorial layouts, book and magazine covers, packaging, and branding systems that need a dependable, classic slab-serif impression with high visual presence.
The overall tone is confident and traditional, with an editorial, print-first presence. Its heavy slabs and steady rhythm convey reliability and authority, lending a slightly collegiate or institutional flavor without becoming ornate.
This design appears intended to deliver a bold slab-serif voice that remains highly readable, combining traditional bracketed serifs with broad proportions for strong impact in contemporary layouts. The emphasis is on stable structure, clear counters, and a consistent texture that prints and scales with authority.
In text, the face maintains a strong, dark texture and consistent spacing that emphasizes impact over delicacy. Round letters stay full and open, while straight-sided forms keep a firm, rectangular backbone, reinforcing the typeface’s sturdy, no-nonsense character.