Slab Contrasted Nody 2 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, signage, retro, circus, playful, western, poster, vintage display, signage feel, wood-type echo, theatrical impact, brand character, stencil-like, notched, ink-trap, blocky, top-heavy.
A heavy, display-oriented slab serif with compact proportions and pronounced thick–thin contrast created by broad, dark stems paired with lighter interior curves. The slab terminals are rectangular and often appear notched or cut away, giving many letters a stencil-like, wood-type feel. Curves are generous and rounded, while joins and shoulders show abrupt transitions that add rhythmic “chops” across the line. Counters are relatively open for the weight, and the overall silhouette reads as sturdy and sculpted rather than smooth or geometric.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and short, high-impact statements where the bold silhouette and decorative terminal cuts can be appreciated. It also works well for branding and packaging that aims for a nostalgic, handbill or wood-type character, and for signage that benefits from a sturdy, attention-grabbing presence.
The font conveys a vintage showcard energy—bold, attention-seeking, and slightly theatrical. Its cut-in serifs and chunky forms suggest old-fashioned signage, fairground posters, and Western or circus-inspired branding, with a playful undertone that keeps it from feeling purely industrial.
The design appears intended to evoke a vintage slab-serif display tradition with a carved, stencil-like terminal treatment. By combining hefty stems, rounded bowls, and repeated cut-in details, it prioritizes personality and recognizable texture over neutrality for body copy.
In text, the repeating notches and strong terminal blocks create a distinctive texture and a lively baseline rhythm. The numerals match the same heavy, carved look, with rounded bowls contrasted against squared-off feet and caps. At smaller sizes the internal cut details may visually merge, so it rewards moderate-to-large setting where the sculpted terminals remain clear.