Slab Contrasted Erhe 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dean Slab' by Blaze Type, 'Polyphonic' by Monotype, and 'Gintona Slab' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, branding, assertive, rugged, vintage, industrial, collegiate, impact, legibility, authority, headline, blocky, dense, sturdy, compact counters, blunt serifs.
A robust slab-serif design with thick, blocky serifs and strongly weighted strokes throughout. The forms are broadly proportioned with generous width and a steady, upright stance, while counters and apertures are relatively tight, emphasizing density and impact. Serifs read as squared and blunt with minimal bracketing, and curves (like in C, O, S) stay full and rounded, balancing the angular, poster-like structure of the vertical and horizontal strokes.
Well-suited for headlines, posters, packaging, signage, and branding that needs a bold, anchored voice. It can also work effectively for short bursts of text such as badges, labels, pull quotes, and sports or club-style graphics, where its dense rhythm and slab serifs help maintain legibility and character at a distance.
This typeface projects a confident, assertive tone with a sturdy, no-nonsense presence. Its heavy slabs and compact internal spaces give it a workmanlike, vintage-leaning feel that reads as dependable and bold rather than delicate or refined. Overall it conveys a friendly toughness—approachable, but emphatic.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact reading at display sizes, using heavy slabs and wide proportions to keep letterforms stable and unmistakable. Its construction favors clarity and presence over fine detail, suggesting a practical, attention-grabbing role in visual communication.
The sample text shows a strong, even color on the page with tight-looking interior spaces, producing a dark, solid texture in paragraphs. Numerals are similarly heavy and rounded, matching the overall blocky rhythm and making them suitable for prominent, display-oriented number setting.