Slab Contrasted Ospa 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arcanite Slab' by 38-lineart, 'Clab' by Eko Bimantara, 'Fried Chicken' by FontMesa, 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Hefring Slab' by Inhouse Type, 'Pragmatica Slab Serif' by ParaType, and 'Quint' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logotypes, western, circus, vintage, rustic, poster-like, attention, heritage, show-poster, texture, chunky, bracketed, ink-trap-like, notched, softened.
A heavy, chunky slab serif with broad proportions and strongly bracketed, block-like serifs. The letterforms show rounded corners and small notches/ink-trap-like cut-ins at joins and terminals, giving the outlines a slightly worn, stamped feel rather than a clean geometric finish. Counters are compact and the overall color is dense, with robust stems and sturdy horizontals that hold up well at display sizes. The lowercase is straightforward and readable, while numerals and capitals maintain a consistent, emphatic silhouette suited to big settings.
Best suited for posters, headlines, labels, and signage where a strong, vintage-flavored slab serif can carry the message at a glance. It can also work for branding and packaging that aims for a rustic or heritage look, especially in short phrases and prominent typographic lockups.
The tone reads as old-time Americana and show-poster vernacular—part Western, part circus—combining confidence with a lightly distressed, handcrafted edge. It feels bold and attention-grabbing without becoming ornate, evoking traditional signage and headline typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif framework, while adding personality through softened corners and subtle notched details. It prioritizes display presence and a traditional, sign-painter vibe over neutral text economy.
Spacing appears intentionally generous to keep the heavy shapes from clogging, and the serif treatment adds a rhythmic, chiseled cadence across words. The distinctive corner notches provide texture that becomes more apparent as sizes increase, lending character to short headlines and titling.