Slab Contrasted Dypy 2 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logotypes, vintage, friendly, playful, western, chunky, impact, nostalgia, warmth, legibility, display charm, bracketed, soft slabs, rounded joins, low aperture, ball terminals.
A heavy, display-oriented slab serif with broad proportions and compact counters. Strokes show noticeable modulation, with thick verticals and slightly lighter connecting strokes, paired with short, bracketed slab serifs that read as rounded, softened blocks rather than sharp rectangles. Curves are generous and slightly bulbous, with a tendency toward ball-like terminals and tucked-in joins that create a bouncy rhythm. The lowercase is sturdy and compact, with a single-storey a and g, a small i dot, and overall forms that prioritize mass and readability over delicate detail. Numerals are robust and rounded, matching the letterforms’ softened corners and weighty presence.
Best suited for large sizes where its chunky slabs and rounded details can shine—posters, headlines, storefront-style signage, product packaging, and bold wordmarks. It can work for short bursts of copy or pull quotes, but long passages will appear dense due to its heavy color and compact counters.
The overall tone feels warm, nostalgic, and slightly theatrical—evoking old posters, carnival or saloon signage, and mid-century advertising. Its soft slabs and rounded terminals give it a friendly, approachable voice, while the dense weight and wide stance add confidence and a touch of humor.
Likely designed to deliver a bold slab-serif voice with a softened, personable character—combining poster-era sturdiness with playful, rounded detailing for attention-grabbing display typography.
In text settings the dark color builds quickly, producing strong texture and prominent word shapes. The rounded slab treatment keeps the weight from feeling harsh, and the contrast adds just enough liveliness to avoid a purely geometric, monotone feel.