Slab Contrasted Osre 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP; 'Dean Slab' by Blaze Type; 'Bulldog Hunter Std' by Club Type; 'Directa Serif' by Outras Fontes; 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether; and 'Heptal', 'Pentay Slab', and 'Sextan Serif' by deFharo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, sports branding, sturdy, retro, authoritative, industrial, collegiate, impact, durability, tradition, display legibility, branding strength, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap hint, robust, compact.
A heavy slab-serif with broad, block-like serifs and mostly squared terminals softened by subtle rounding. Strokes show moderate contrast, with thick verticals and slightly lighter joins, and the serifs appear lightly bracketed rather than purely rectangular. Counters are compact and shapes are wide-set and stable, giving the letters a dense, high-impact rhythm; apertures tend to be on the tighter side, especially in round letters. The lowercase is straightforward and sturdy, with a double-storey ‘a’, a single-storey ‘g’, and a firm, squared-shoulder ‘n’; figures are bold, open, and designed to hold their shape at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, titles, and large-format copy where its bold slabs and compact counters read clearly and deliver impact. It works well for posters, signage, and packaging that benefit from a rugged, classic voice, and it can also support sports- or collegiate-leaning branding where strong, blocky letterforms are desirable.
The overall tone is confident and workmanlike, with a vintage, poster-and-print heritage feel. Its weight and slab structure project durability and seriousness, while the slightly softened edges keep it from feeling overly mechanical. The result reads as assertive and traditional, suited to messaging that wants to feel established and dependable.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a traditional slab-serif backbone—prioritizing solidity, legibility at display sizes, and a familiar vintage print flavor. Its moderate contrast and gently eased corners suggest an aim for warmth and readability while maintaining an unmistakably strong, poster-ready silhouette.
Round letters like O/C/G feel nearly circular but are visually anchored by strong horizontal slabs, producing a grounded silhouette. Uppercase forms emphasize stability with flat tops and bottoms, and diagonals (V/W/X/Y) stay thick and forceful without becoming spindly. Spacing appears generous enough for display use, but the dense internal counters suggest it will be most comfortable at larger sizes.