Slab Contrasted Lyke 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, signage, vintage, western, decorative, punchy, rustic, heritage, attention, poster type, showcard, bracketed, clarendon-like, ball terminals, notched, ink-trap-like.
A serif design with heavy, bracketed slab-like feet and pronounced stroke contrast, combining sturdy vertical stems with lighter connecting strokes. Many terminals show small cut-ins and notches that create a slightly stenciled, ink-trap-like sparkle at joins and slab connections. Counters are generally open, with round letters like O/Q reading broad and steady, while overall spacing and proportions create a lively, slightly irregular rhythm typical of display-oriented slabs.
Best suited to display sizes where the notched terminals and slab details can be appreciated—posters, headlines, labels, and storefront-style signage. It also works well for branding and packaging that aims for a vintage or heritage feel, especially when a strong, assertive typographic texture is desired.
The tone feels historic and workmanlike, evoking 19th-century advertising, saloon posters, and old print ephemera. Its strong slabs and distinctive notching give it a confident, attention-grabbing voice with a rustic, slightly playful edge.
Likely designed to reinterpret a classic slab-serif advertising style with added cut-in detailing to increase character and visual bite. The contrast and heavy slabs aim to deliver strong impact while the notches and terminal shaping add recognizable personality for titling and short text.
Uppercase forms present a bold headline presence with prominent slabs and clear silhouettes, while the lowercase retains the same notched terminal behavior, helping maintain a consistent texture in mixed-case settings. Numerals are similarly stylized, with sturdy bases and decorative cuts that keep the set visually cohesive.