Slab Contrasted Hoda 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arcanite Slab' and 'Nuga' by 38-lineart, 'Vitesse' by Hoefler & Co., 'Calanda' by Hoftype, 'Quitador' by Linotype, 'Metronic Slab Pro' by Mostardesign, 'Etelka Slab' by Storm Type Foundry, and 'Clinto Slab' by XdCreative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, sporty, retro, punchy, assertive, dynamic, impact, motion, ruggedness, display clarity, branding strength, heavy, slanted, slab-serif, bracketed, ink-trap-like.
A heavy, right-slanted slab serif with broad proportions and compact interior counters. Strokes are strongly weighted with subtle modulation, and the serifs read as chunky, slightly bracketed blocks that help lock letters into a steady rhythm. Many joins and terminals show small cut-ins or notches that add bite and keep dense shapes from clogging. The lowercase has a robust, workmanlike build with a single-storey a and g, firm shoulders, and a generally consistent baseline presence; figures are wide and sturdy, matching the letterweight closely.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, sports or team branding, packaging callouts, and logo wordmarks. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers where a forceful, forward-leaning voice is desired, rather than for extended text.
The overall tone feels energetic and emphatic, with a bold, competitive attitude reminiscent of athletic or promotional lettering. Its slant and chunky slabs create a sense of motion and confidence, while the notched details add a slightly rugged, industrial edge. It communicates urgency and impact more than refinement.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight with a fast, italicized posture and sturdy slab support, optimizing for attention and a strong silhouette. The notched joins and tight, consistent rhythm suggest a focus on maintaining clarity and character in dense, bold display typography.
Spacing appears intentionally tight for a compact, poster-like color, and the strong horizontal elements (notably in E, F, T, and the numerals) reinforce a grounded, headline-forward texture. The slant and dense forms make it most comfortable at display sizes where the interior apertures and notches remain clear.