Slab Contrasted Vawo 2 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ltt Recoleta' by Latinotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logos, western, circus, poster, retro, rugged, impact, nostalgia, compactness, display, bracketed, blocky, chunky, ink-trap hints, rounded joins.
A heavy, condensed slab serif with chunky, bracketed serifs and subtly sculpted stroke endings. The letterforms are compact and upright, with rounded internal corners and small notch-like cut-ins at some joins that add texture. Counters are relatively tight for the weight, while terminals and slabs stay broad, creating a strong, stamped silhouette. The figures match the bold, compact rhythm, with lively curves and pronounced slabs that keep them visually consistent with the caps and lowercase.
Best suited to display roles where impact and character matter most—headlines, posters, storefront-style signage, badges, and packaging. It performs especially well at larger sizes and short lines, where the condensed width and bold slabs create strong hierarchy and a classic show-card presence.
The overall tone is assertive and attention-grabbing, with a nostalgic display flavor that recalls wood type and show-poster lettering. Its dense color and emphatic slabs feel confident and a bit theatrical, leaning toward Americana and vintage signage aesthetics.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight in a compact width while preserving a recognizable slab-serif structure. The sculpted joins and sturdy brackets suggest a goal of evoking vintage print and sign traditions with a modern, consistent rhythm for bold display typography.
Across the set, the design balances broad slabs with slightly tapered or pinched interior shaping, which keeps large sizes from feeling overly static. The condensed proportions and tight apertures make spacing and line breaks feel punchy, especially in all-caps settings.