Slab Contrasted Vabe 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Redzein' by Almarkha Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, sports, industrial, western, poster, athletic, sturdy, impact, durability, vintage display, utility branding, headline emphasis, blocky, bracketed, square, compact, high-impact.
A heavy, block-structured slab serif with squared proportions and firm, bracketed slabs that read as integral extensions of the stems. Curves are kept tight and controlled, producing compact bowls and counters, while horizontals and serifs land with crisp, rectangular terminals. The overall rhythm is punchy and condensed in feel, with strong vertical emphasis, minimal flourish, and consistent, engineered shapes across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and signage where strong presence and fast recognition are priorities. It also works well for packaging, badges, team or athletic branding, and editorial display moments that call for a robust, vintage-leaning slab serif texture.
The tone is bold and no-nonsense, evoking vintage utility printing and display typography used for impact rather than subtlety. Its assertive slabs and compact forms give it a confident, workmanlike character that can also lean into rustic or Americana cues depending on context.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a disciplined, industrial slab-serif structure, balancing tight, compact curves with confident slabs for a bold, traditional display voice.
Capitals appear especially commanding with broad shoulders and sturdy feet, while the lowercase keeps a simplified, sturdy construction that maintains legibility at display sizes. Numerals follow the same chunky, squared logic, supporting cohesive headline and labeling use where a strong typographic voice is needed.