Slab Contrasted Tidi 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Abril Titling' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, signage, retro, confident, rugged, friendly, impact, nostalgia, clarity, branding, chunky, bracketed, rounded, compact, poster-like.
A chunky slab serif with heavy, bracketed serifs and softly rounded corners that keep the dense strokes from feeling harsh. The letterforms are built on sturdy, mostly vertical stems with moderate stroke modulation and smooth curves in bowls and shoulders. Counters are relatively compact, giving the face strong color and a tight, punchy rhythm, while spacing remains even and readable in larger text. Numerals follow the same sturdy construction, with bold terminals and clear silhouettes.
Best suited to display sizes where its heavy slabs and compact counters can deliver maximum impact: headlines, posters, signage, and branding. It also fits packaging and editorial feature treatments that want a vintage, print-forward voice. For longer passages, it works most comfortably in short bursts such as subheads, pull quotes, and callouts.
The overall tone is bold and assured with a warm, nostalgic flavor. Its hefty slabs and rounded joins evoke classic print vernacular—industrial, western-adjacent, and mid‑century advertising—without becoming overly decorative. It feels approachable and emphatic, suited to messaging that wants impact with character.
The font appears designed to provide a bold, dependable slab-serif voice with a nostalgic, print-era character. Its bracketed slabs and rounded finishing suggest an intention to be both attention-grabbing and friendly, emphasizing clarity and presence in display typography.
The design balances firmness and softness: wide slabs and strong stems provide weight, while curved joints and rounded interior shapes add friendliness. It holds together well in all-caps and mixed-case settings, and the punctuation-like shapes implied by the samples read as equally sturdy and prominent.