Slab Contrasted Noku 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, signage, vintage, western, stamped, rugged, playful, vintage feel, display impact, letterpress look, rugged texture, signage style, slab serifs, blunted, inky, textured, bracketed.
A heavy, slab-serif display face with compact proportions and pronounced stem-to-serif transitions. Strokes show visible contrast and a slightly uneven, inked impression, with blunted corners and subtle notch-like bite marks that create a worn, letterpress feel. Serifs are blocky and assertive, and many terminals end in squared-off shapes that reinforce a sturdy, poster-like rhythm. The overall color is dark and dense, with lively irregularities that keep large text from feeling overly rigid.
Best suited for short, attention-grabbing text such as headlines, posters, labels, and brand marks where the textured slab character can be appreciated. It can also work for vintage-themed packaging and signage, especially when paired with simpler body text to balance the strong display personality.
The font reads as vintage and rugged, evoking old posters, saloon signage, and stamped or printed ephemera. Its roughened edges add a handmade, slightly mischievous tone that feels energetic rather than refined.
The design appears intended to combine classic slab-serif structure with a deliberately worn, inked finish, creating a bold display voice that feels nostalgic and tactile. It prioritizes impact and personality over pristine geometry, aiming for an authentic printed or stamped aesthetic.
Curves and bowls are generously filled, while interior counters remain clear enough to hold up in display sizes. The texture appears consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, giving mixed-case settings a cohesive, intentionally distressed look.