Slab Contrasted Absa 2 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Polyphonic' by Monotype and 'Typewriter' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazines, posters, packaging, branding, editorial, confident, heritage, robust, scholarly, display impact, editorial authority, legibility control, classic-modern blend, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, ink traps, high-contrast, soft corners.
A robust slab serif with sturdy, bracketed serifs and a confident, dark color on the page. Strokes show noticeable contrast, with strong vertical stems paired with lighter curves and joins, and counters that remain open even at heavy weight. The design mixes crisp geometry with softened details: several joins and terminals show subtle trapping or notching, and round letters include gentle ball-like terminals and slightly flattened curves. Proportions are generous and stable, giving the alphabet a wide, steady rhythm suited to impactful settings.
This font works best for headlines, decks, and large editorial typography where its heavy slabs and contrast can project presence and clarity. It also suits branding and packaging that need a sturdy, classic voice with modern polish. In longer passages it will be most comfortable at moderate sizes with ample line spacing, where its strong weight and compact interior details can breathe.
The overall tone feels editorial and authoritative, balancing traditional slab-serif gravity with a slightly contemporary, engineered finish. It reads as dependable and institutional, but not austere, thanks to the rounded terminals and softened inner corners.
The design appears intended to deliver a forceful slab-serif voice for display and editorial use, combining traditional bracketed slabs with refined contrast and subtle trapping to keep dense letterforms crisp and legible.
Uppercase forms are particularly weighty and poster-ready, while lowercase shapes maintain clear differentiation and a consistent texture in running text. Numerals are bold and straightforward, matching the font’s strong vertical emphasis and slabbed finishing.