Slab Contrasted Abti 2 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Calypso E' by Typolar (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, signage, robust, confident, retro, editorial, athletic, impact, authority, readability, vintage tone, print feel, slab serif, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap feel, high x-height.
A heavy slab-serif design with broad proportions, low stroke contrast, and strongly bracketed serifs that read as sturdy and slightly rounded rather than razor-sharp. The curves are full and generous (notably in C, G, O, and the lowercase bowls), while joins and inside corners show subtle notching that adds a faint ink-trap/workmanlike texture. Capitals are compact and blocky with strong horizontals, and the lowercase is built on a tall x-height with short extenders, producing a dense, highly legible rhythm. Numerals are wide and weighty with squared terminals that match the slab logic.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where a strong, anchored slab-serif presence is desired. It also fits packaging and signage that benefit from bold readability and a slightly vintage editorial character, and it can work for sports or institutional marks that need weight and authority.
The overall tone is assertive and dependable, with a classic American editorial/industrial flavor. Its chunky slabs and broad stance give it a confident, no-nonsense voice that can feel retro and institutional at the same time, while the soft bracketing keeps it approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact and legibility through wide proportions, a tall lowercase, and robust slab serifs. The soft bracketing and subtle corner notches suggest a practical, print-minded approach aimed at maintaining clarity and personality at larger sizes.
In text, the tight counters and thick joins create a dark typographic color that holds together well at display sizes. The wide set and large x-height make it read big and emphatic; spacing feels built for impact rather than delicate refinement.