Slab Contrasted Wija 2 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Joanna Nova' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, signage, packaging, western, circus, retro, bold, boisterous, impact, vintage voice, show poster, signage feel, playful display, bracketed, chunky, ink-trap, ball-terminal, soft-corners.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with pronounced stroke contrast and broad, blocky proportions. The serifs are thick and largely rectangular with visible bracketing, giving the letterforms a carved, poster-like solidity. Curves are generously rounded and often end in bulbous or teardrop terminals, while joins show subtle notches and shaping that create a lively, uneven rhythm. Counters are compact and the overall color is dense, with sturdy stems and emphatic slabs that hold together well at display sizes.
Best suited for short, attention-grabbing text such as posters, headlines, logo wordmarks, event promotions, and product packaging where a bold vintage voice is desired. It can also work for large-format signage and titles where its dense color and strong slabs remain legible and characterful.
The tone reads theatrical and vintage, with strong associations to show posters, frontier signage, and carnival-era display lettering. Its weight and slanted stance feel energetic and assertive, leaning toward fun, slightly eccentric boldness rather than refined formality.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display slab that blends old-style poster traditions with playful shaping and a forward-leaning, energetic rhythm. It emphasizes personality and presence through thick bracketing, compact counters, and expressive terminals.
Uppercase forms are especially compact and stout, producing a tight, impactful silhouette; lowercase forms keep the same chunky logic with distinctive single-storey shapes (notably a and g) and rounded terminals. Numerals follow the same robust, sign-painting-inspired feel, with thick curves and confident slabs that prioritize impact over neutrality.