Slab Contrasted Rote 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types; 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont; 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype; 'PF Bague Slab Pro', 'PF Centro Slab Press', and 'PF Centro Slab Pro' by Parachute; 'Kondolarge' by TypeK; and 'Paul Slab' and 'Paul Slab Soft' by artill (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, confident, rugged, friendly, retro, impactful, attention grabbing, heritage feel, sturdy branding, headline utility, chunky, bracketed, softened, compact, sturdy.
A heavy, chunky slab serif with broad proportions and blunt terminals. Strokes are largely uniform with subtle modulation, and the slab serifs read as thick, squared-off feet with gentle bracketing that softens the joins. Counters are relatively small and apertures tend to be tight, giving the face a dense, poster-like color. The overall rhythm is steady and upright, with strong horizontal emphasis and solid, blocky letterforms across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited for big, bold applications such as headlines, posters, signage, and packaging where strong presence and quick recognition matter. It also fits sports and collegiate-style branding, merchandise, and labels that benefit from sturdy slab-serif authority.
The tone is bold and dependable, with a warm, slightly nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic display wood-type and athletic or workwear lettering. Its mass and tight internal spaces create a forceful, attention-grabbing presence that still feels approachable rather than sharp or severe.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif voice—prioritizing solidity, legibility at large sizes, and a vintage-leaning, workmanlike personality.
At text sizes the weight and compact counters can make long passages feel dark, while at larger sizes the sculpted slabs and rounded joins become a defining character feature. Numerals match the same sturdy, high-impact construction for cohesive headline use.