Slab Contrasted Pysu 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Aachen' and 'Neue Aachen' by ITC, 'Black Engine' by Linecreative, 'Aachen SB' and 'Aachen SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Aachen' by Tilde (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logotypes, western, poster, rugged, assertive, retro, impact, heritage feel, signage voice, wood-type nod, blocky, bracketed, square-serif, high-impact, compact.
A heavy, block-built slab serif with broad, rectangular forms and strongly weighted horizontals and serifs. The serifs are thick and mostly squared with subtle bracketing, giving strokes a carved, stamped look rather than a crisp geometric finish. Counters are tight and often squared-off, and joins show pronounced notches and ink-trap-like cut-ins that create a chiseled rhythm. Overall spacing reads compact and sturdy, prioritizing mass and silhouette clarity over delicate detail.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, storefront or event signage, packaging callouts, and bold logotype work. It performs well where a rugged, retro display voice is desired and where generous sizing preserves the internal counters and distinctive cut-ins.
The font conveys a bold, no-nonsense tone with a vintage, frontier-adjacent flavor. Its chunky slabs and carved detailing suggest signage, posters, and industrial labeling, projecting confidence and toughness. The texture feels energetic and slightly gritty, lending a classic display character without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch through thick slabs and compact, sculpted letterforms, echoing historical wood-type and sign-painting influences. Its detailing adds texture and character while maintaining a consistent, strongly legible silhouette for display use.
In running sample text, the dense color and tight internal spaces create strong headline presence, but the heavy weight and compact counters can reduce clarity at smaller sizes. The numerals match the letterforms with similarly stout construction and squared interior shapes, keeping the set visually consistent across alphanumerics.