Slab Contrasted Roba 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Kievit Slab' and 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont; 'Calanda', 'Equip Slab', and 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype; 'Sybilla', 'Sybilla Multiverse', and 'Sybilla Pro' by Karandash; and 'PF Centro Slab Pro' by Parachute (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports identity, assertive, retro, collegiate, sturdy, friendly, impact, heritage feel, signage, approachability, readability, blocky, bracketed, heavy serif, soft corners, compact counters.
A heavy, block-built serif with slab-like terminals and gently bracketed joins that keep the forms from feeling rigid. Strokes are broadly even with only modest modulation, and the overall texture is dense and dark. Proportions lean wide with generous set widths in the caps, while the lowercase stays compact and sturdy, producing a strong horizontal rhythm. Counters are relatively tight, curves are full, and terminals tend toward square cuts with subtly rounded corners, reinforcing a solid, poster-ready silhouette.
Best suited to headlines and short, prominent copy where its dense color and blocky serifs can do the heavy lifting. It fits well in branding systems that want a traditional, robust voice, and it performs especially well for posters, labels, and packaging where a confident, retro-inflected display style is desired.
The tone is confident and emphatic, with a classic, workmanlike warmth. It evokes traditional American display lettering—sports, signage, and packaging—where impact and approachability need to coexist. The weight and chunky serifs give it a dependable, no-nonsense character that still reads as upbeat rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a stable, legible structure and a nostalgic display sensibility. By combining wide proportions with slab-like serifs and softened joins, it aims to feel bold and authoritative while remaining inviting and familiar.
In text settings the strong serifs and tight counters create a bold, high-ink presence, so spacing and line length will matter to avoid heaviness in long passages. Numerals match the overall mass and feel built for display, maintaining the same squared, sturdy construction seen in the letters.