Slab Contrasted Elno 2 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, logos, sports branding, headlines, industrial, western, sporty, headline, retro, impact, ruggedness, display legibility, brand voice, nostalgia, blocky, slabbed, compact apertures, ink-trap feel, notched corners.
A heavy, block-built slab serif with broad proportions, tall lowercase, and tightly enclosed counters. Strokes are mostly uniform with subtle contrast at joins and terminals, and the slabs read as squared, integrated feet rather than delicate serifs. Many glyphs show angular notches and small cut-ins at corners and junctions, producing an ink-trap-like, stamped texture. Curves are rounded but contained, giving the overall rhythm a compact, poster-ready density across both upper- and lowercase and the numerals.
Well suited to short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, team or event branding, badges, and packaging labels where a dense, sturdy texture is desirable. It also works for large-format signage and title cards that benefit from a rugged slab presence and strong silhouette recognition.
The tone is assertive and workmanlike, with a rugged, slightly Western flavor and a contemporary sports/branding punch. Its chunky silhouettes and cut-in details suggest durability and impact rather than refinement, making the voice feel bold, nostalgic, and energetic.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a durable slab-serif framework, using squared terminals and notched detailing to add character and prevent heavy joins from visually clogging. Its proportions and tall lowercase support bold mixed-case display typography that remains cohesive and emphatic.
The lowercase mirrors the uppercase’s squarish construction, helping mixed-case settings maintain a uniform, emphatic color. Counters are small and apertures are tight, which increases perceived weight and makes the face feel best at display sizes where the internal shapes can breathe.