Slab Contrasted Nogi 2 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logo design, signage, western, playful, punchy, retro, sturdy, attention grabbing, vintage flavor, friendly display, signage feel, brand character, bracketed, rounded, bulky, bouncy, ball terminals.
A heavy, slab-serif display face with compact, rounded forms and pronounced, bracketed slabs that read like softened blocks. Strokes show visible modulation, with thick main stems and slimmer internal joins, producing crisp counters and strong ink traps where shapes pinch. Curves are generous and slightly squarish, and terminals often finish in rounded or bulb-like ends, giving the letters a chunky, sculpted silhouette. Overall spacing feels tight and rhythmic, with sturdy verticals and a slightly bouncy baseline impression in mixed text.
Best suited to display settings where weight and character are assets: posters, headlines, brand marks, product packaging, and storefront or event signage. It also works well for short bursts of copy—titles, pull quotes, labels—where its chunky slabs and contrast can carry personality without relying on ornament.
The tone is bold and extroverted, blending old-time poster energy with a friendly, humorous warmth. Its softened slabs and inflated shapes evoke frontier or carnival signage while staying clean enough for contemporary branding. The result feels confident, approachable, and attention-seeking rather than formal or delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a softened, vintage-inflected slab-serif voice. It prioritizes memorable silhouettes and lively texture through rounded corners, bracketed slabs, and pinched joins, aiming for a bold, friendly display style that nods to classic sign lettering and poster typography.
Uppercase characters are especially blocky and emblematic, while lowercase introduces more quirky detailing in terminals and joins, increasing personality in longer text. Numerals match the weight and rounded geometry, keeping a cohesive, sign-painter-like rhythm across alphanumerics. The strong interior shaping and pinched connections create a textured, engraved look at larger sizes.