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Slab Contrasted Nohi 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.

Keywords: headlines, packaging, posters, book covers, branding, typewriter, vintage, editorial, bookish, craft, retro charm, display impact, typewriter nod, editorial character, bracketed, bulbous, rounded, ink-trap-like, soft terminals.

A high-contrast slab serif with rounded, heavily bracketed slabs and pronounced ball-like terminals. Stems are relatively slender while the serifs and terminal pads feel wide and weighty, producing a distinct dark-and-light rhythm. Curves are smooth and slightly inflated, with counters that stay open and legible; joins and corners often show soft, ink-trap-like notches where strokes meet. Proportions lean slightly condensed in some capitals, while rounded letters (O, Q) read broader, giving the overall texture a subtly variable, lively cadence.

Best suited to display typography where its contrast and distinctive slabs can be appreciated: headlines, posters, book covers, and brand marks. It also works well for short editorial callouts or packaging copy, where the typewriter-like flavor adds character without sacrificing readability at moderate sizes.

The face evokes typewriter and early-print ephemera—warm, slightly quirky, and confidently old-school. Its strong contrast and cushioned serifs create a tactile, stamped feel that reads as nostalgic yet deliberate rather than rough.

The design appears intended to reinterpret typewriter-inspired slab forms with a more sculpted, high-contrast construction—emphasizing chunky serif pads, rounded terminals, and a lively rhythm for expressive, attention-getting typography.

Uppercase forms are sturdy and declarative, with prominent slab footings on letters like I, T, and H, while the lowercase keeps a friendly tone through rounded bowls and soft terminals. Numerals follow the same logic, combining thin spines with substantial base slabs, which helps them hold their own in display settings.