Slab Contrasted Lysi 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, signage, western, circus, retro, bold, friendly, attention, nostalgia, display, bracketed, soft corners, ink-trap-like, beaky terminals, rounded slabs.
A heavy, display-oriented slab with broad proportions and compact internal counters. Strokes are assertive with subtly modulated thickness and pronounced, bracketed slab terminals that read as rounded blocks rather than sharp cuts. Corners are softened throughout, and several joins show small scooped notches and flare-like details that create a slightly carved, ink-trap-like texture. The overall rhythm is steady and monolinear-feeling at a glance, but with enough shaping in the bowls and serifs to keep the silhouettes lively and strongly legible at large sizes.
Best suited to bold headlines, posters, and signage where the slab structure and terminal detailing can be appreciated. It also works well for branding and packaging that aims for a vintage or western-inflected tone, especially in short phrases and logotype-style settings. In longer text blocks it will read strongly but tends to dominate, making it more appropriate for display sizes than extended body copy.
The letterforms evoke classic American poster vernacular—part rodeo and carnival signage, part old-time storefront. Its chunky slabs and softened edges feel approachable and nostalgic, with a confident, attention-grabbing voice. The distinctive terminals add a playful, hand-painted sign spirit without becoming informal or script-like.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a traditional slab foundation, adding softened brackets and small notches to create a distinctive, nostalgic display texture. Its wide stance and confident weight suggest it was drawn to hold up in large, attention-getting applications while maintaining friendly, approachable shapes.
Capitals sit with a sturdy, blocky stance and generous width, while the lowercase maintains a robust, readable texture with prominent feet and strong entry/exit strokes. Numerals match the same chunky, poster-ready construction, keeping weight and terminal treatment consistent across the set. The font’s detailing is most noticeable in curved letters and at joins, where small cut-ins and bulges add character to otherwise solid shapes.