Slab Contrasted Roni 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra, 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'Glance Slab' by Identity Letters, 'Corporative Slab' by Latinotype, 'Weekly' by Los Andes, 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype, and 'Pragmatica Slab Serif' by ParaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, vintage, bold, sturdy, playful, impact, nostalgia, stability, headline strength, signage clarity, blocky, heavy, bracketed, high impact, compact counters.
A heavy, slab-serif display face with broad, squared proportions and firm, rectangular serifs. Strokes stay largely consistent, creating a dense, poster-ready color, while subtle shaping and gently rounded joins keep the forms from feeling purely geometric. The serifs read as robust and slightly bracketed, with flat terminals throughout and compact interior counters that add to the weighty rhythm. Overall spacing and proportions emphasize a strong, stable footprint and a decidedly chunky silhouette in both uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and bold editorial callouts where a dense, high-impact texture is desired. It also fits branding, labels, and packaging that want a sturdy, vintage-leaning slab-serif character. At smaller sizes, the heavy strokes and tight counters may benefit from generous leading and simpler layouts.
The font conveys confidence and grit with a retro, workmanlike tone. Its bold slabs and compact counters suggest classic American poster and headline typography, mixing authority with a friendly, slightly playful bluntness. The overall voice is attention-getting and straightforward rather than refined or delicate.
The design appears intended as a strong display slab that maximizes presence and readability in short bursts of text. Its broad proportions, solid serifs, and restrained detailing aim to evoke classic headline and sign typography while staying clean and highly legible.
In text settings the weight produces a dark, even texture, and the strong serifs help hold letterforms together at larger sizes. The lowercase maintains a sturdy, constructed feel rather than a calligraphic one, reinforcing a consistent, sign-like presence across mixed-case lines.