Slab Contrasted Ohnu 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, sports branding, sporty, retro, loud, playful, punchy, attention grabbing, brandable display, retro impact, dynamic motion, slab serif, oblique, cut-in, shadowed, stencil-like.
A heavy, oblique slab-serif display face with compact, sculpted letterforms and broad, blocky terminals. Many strokes feature sharp, triangular cut-ins and small notches that create an interrupted, stencil-like rhythm across the alphabet, while counters stay relatively open for a weight this dense. Curves are robust and rounded (notably in C/O/S), balanced by squared-off joins and slabs that keep the silhouette chunky and grounded. The overall color is dark and emphatic, with lively internal shaping that adds motion and texture without becoming overly delicate.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, event promotions, and logo-like wordmarks where the internal cut-ins can be appreciated. It can also work well on packaging or signage that benefits from a bold, vintage-leaning display voice, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The font projects a bold, energetic tone with a distinct retro flavor—part sports headline, part carnival/advertising bravura. Its oblique stance and cut-in detailing make it feel fast and attention-seeking, while the slab structure keeps it sturdy and assertive. Overall it reads as playful and loud rather than refined or quiet.
This design appears intended as a high-impact display slab with built-in motion and texture, using oblique geometry and repeated cut-in notches to create a distinctive, branded look. The goal seems to be maximum presence and memorability for titling and attention-grabbing typography rather than neutral reading comfort.
The repeated notches and wedge cuts act like built-in highlights, creating a pseudo-shadow or beveled effect that becomes more prominent at larger sizes. The italic slant and heavy slabs give strong word-shape momentum, but the busy internal interruptions can reduce clarity in long text or at small sizes.