Slab Contrasted Egta 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, retro, bold, playful, display, poster, impact, retro flavor, texture, display readability, chunky, blocky, rounded, soft-bracketed, ink-trap.
A heavy, block-driven slab with compact proportions and softened, rounded corners that keep the mass from feeling rigid. Strokes show moderate contrast, with broad stems and thick slab terminals that read as integrated blocks rather than delicate serifs. Many joins and counters feature notch-like cut-ins and small apertures that create a carved, ink-trap-like texture, adding rhythm and preventing solid shapes from collapsing at tight spaces. Curves are generous and slightly squarish in their construction, producing sturdy bowls and a consistent, high-impact silhouette across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited to headlines and short display copy where its chunky slabs and notch details can be appreciated. It works well for posters, event graphics, packaging, and brand marks that aim for a retro, bold look, and it can also hold up in signage where clear silhouettes matter more than delicate detail.
The overall tone is assertive and nostalgic, combining a poster-era heaviness with a friendly, slightly quirky warmth. Its carved notches and chunky slabs suggest mid-century signage and headline typography, giving text a confident, attention-grabbing voice without feeling overly formal.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum impact with a distinctive, carved texture: thick slabs and softened corners supply weight and approachability, while the notch-like cut-ins add character and improve readability in tight interior spaces. The result targets display typography with a vintage-leaning, high-contrast presence that remains cohesive across letters and numerals.
The design’s defining character comes from its consistent internal notches and deep counters, which create a distinctive texture in running lines. Spacing appears tuned for display settings, where the bold mass and cut-ins produce strong word shapes and an unmistakable stamp-like presence.