Slab Contrasted Egbu 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, playful, retro, boisterous, quirky, friendly, impact, nostalgia, approachability, headline emphasis, chunky, softened, bracketed, bouncy, display.
A heavy, rounded slab serif with chunky proportions and softly bracketed terminals that create a sculpted, almost cutout silhouette. Strokes are broad and confident, with visible contrast between main stems and interior joins, and the counters tend to be compact, boosting density. The lowercase shows single-story forms (notably a and g) and generous, bulb-like bowls, while the serifs read as thick blocks with curved transitions rather than sharp, crisp edges. Overall spacing and letterforms favor impact over refinement, producing a lively, irregular rhythm that still feels cohesive.
This font is best suited to display settings such as posters, headlines, branding marks, packaging, and storefront or event signage where strong silhouette and personality matter. It can work in short bursts of text at larger sizes, but its compact counters and dense weight make it less ideal for long-form reading at small sizes.
The tone is upbeat and nostalgic, evoking mid-century display lettering, classic poster headlines, and fun retail signage. Its heavy weight and rounded slabs lend a friendly, comedic warmth, while the chunky shapes add a bold, attention-seeking presence.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, retro voice—combining bold slab structure with rounded, expressive shaping for memorable titles and brand-forward typography.
Numerals are similarly stout and graphic, with simplified shapes and small counters that maintain strong color in text. The design’s softness at corners and joins keeps it approachable despite the mass, and the distinctive slab treatment gives words a stamped, headline-forward feel.