Slab Normal Rela 2 is a very bold, very wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, confident, retro, assertive, friendly, sturdy, impact, headline emphasis, robustness, clarity, display utility, slab serif, blocky, rounded, heavy, bracketed.
A heavy slab serif with broad proportions, compact counters, and prominent rectangular serifs that read as sturdy and workmanlike. Strokes show noticeable contrast between thick verticals and thinner joins, with soft rounding at key corners that keeps the texture from feeling brittle. Curves are full and slightly squared-off in places, while diagonals and terminals remain clean and upright, producing a dense, poster-ready rhythm. The set maintains consistent weight and serif treatment across caps, lowercase, and numerals, creating a strong, even typographic color.
Best suited to headlines and short-form copy where strong impact is needed—posters, signage, packaging, and bold brand wordmarks. It also works well for pull quotes and section headers in editorial layouts where a sturdy slab voice is desired.
The overall tone is bold and self-assured, with a classic, slightly retro display feel reminiscent of headline and poster typography. Its chunky slabs and broad shapes communicate solidity and emphasis, while the softened edges add an approachable, friendly note rather than a purely industrial one.
The design appears intended as a dependable, high-impact slab serif that delivers weighty emphasis without ornate detailing. By combining broad proportions, firm slabs, and controlled contrast, it aims to provide a clear, confident voice for display typography and prominent titling.
At larger sizes the interior detailing (small counters and tight apertures) contributes to a punchy, ink-rich look; in smaller text the density can make letterforms feel compact. The numerals and lowercase echo the same robust slab structure, supporting cohesive headline systems.