Slab Contrasted Hogi 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP, 'Intermedial Slab' by Blaze Type, 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Arch Creek JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts, 'Bolgica' by Soerat Company, and 'Bree Serif' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, athletic, retro, punchy, confident, playful, impact, motion, retro flavor, brand voice, headline emphasis, bracketed, rounded, compact, chunky, bouncy.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with compact, rounded forms and strongly bracketed slabs that read as soft corners rather than sharp terminals. Strokes are robust and mostly even, with gently modulated curves and a slightly squeezed, energetic rhythm that varies in width from glyph to glyph. Counters are relatively tight, and the italic construction shows pronounced shear, giving letters a forward push while maintaining sturdy, blocky silhouettes. Numerals and capitals share the same chunky, uniform color, with bold serifs and smooth joins that keep the texture dense and continuous in text.
Best suited to display settings where impact and momentum matter: headlines, posters, sports and event branding, packaging, and logo wordmarks. It can also work for short callouts or captions where a bold, retro-leaning voice is desired, but longer passages may feel visually heavy due to the dense color and pronounced slant.
The overall tone is sporty and nostalgic, combining the assertiveness of a headline slab with a friendly, buoyant slant. It suggests vintage advertising, team branding, and bold display messaging—confident and attention-seeking without feeling harsh.
Likely drawn to deliver maximum presence with a forward-leaning, energetic stance, pairing stout slab serifs with rounded, friendly shaping for a classic-yet-lively display voice. The characterful width rhythm and compact counters appear intended to create a distinctive, punchy texture in branding and promotional typography.
The strong slant and dense spacing create a fast, lively texture that can feel compact at smaller sizes, while the rounded bracketing helps preserve warmth in large-scale use. The design’s irregular width rhythm adds character and motion, especially in mixed-case settings.