Slab Contrasted Lypu 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logos, western, rugged, vintage, playful, industrial, display impact, nostalgia, brand voice, legibility, bracketed, chunky, soft corners, inked, poster-like.
A heavy slab serif with broad, squared-off terminals and softly rounded corners that keep the forms from feeling sharp. Strokes show a modest but noticeable contrast, with thicker verticals and slightly lighter joins and curves. Serifs are blocky and mostly bracketed into the stems, creating a sturdy, stamped rhythm. Counters are relatively open for the weight, and many curves have a subtly “inked” feel that suggests impression or letterpress texture without overt distressing. Figures are similarly robust and compact, matching the emphatic, headline-oriented color.
Best suited to display settings where weight and character are assets: posters, large headlines, branding marks, labels, and packaging. It can also work for short callouts or section headers in print or web layouts, especially when aiming for a vintage or rugged tone.
The font projects a bold, old-time tone with a friendly roughness—part Western poster, part workwear labeling. Its chunky slabs and slightly softened edges feel confident and approachable, leaning toward nostalgic, handcrafted signage rather than sleek modern editorial typography.
Likely designed to deliver a strong, recognizable slab-serif voice that holds up at large sizes and reads quickly from a distance. The combination of sturdy slabs, moderate contrast, and softened edges suggests an intention to evoke classic signage and print traditions while staying approachable and highly legible.
The capitals read particularly strong and sign-like, while the lowercase maintains legibility through generous bowls and clear differentiation of shapes (notably in a, e, g, and y). The overall texture is dense and attention-grabbing, with consistent serif treatment across letters and numerals that reinforces a cohesive, display-first voice.