Slab Contrasted Ondi 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Night Train' by FontMesa and 'Old Wood JNL' by Jeff Levine (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, logos, packaging, western, rugged, retro, playful, poster, display impact, vintage signage, woodtype feel, rugged texture, stencil-like, bracketed, blocky, chunky, ink-trap.
A heavy, slab-serif display face with compact, squared counters and prominent bracketed slabs that read like carved blocks. Strokes show noticeable internal shaping, with rounded joins and small notches/cut-ins that create a subtle stencil-like, ink-trap effect in places (especially around joints and interior corners). Uppercase forms are wide-shouldered and muscular, while the lowercase is tall and sturdy with simplified, geometric bowls and short terminals, keeping a consistent, punchy rhythm. Numerals are bold and rounded, matching the overall mass and maintaining clear silhouettes at display sizes.
Best suited to posters, headlines, and bold signage where its slab structure and vintage flavor can dominate the page. It can also work well for logos, labels, and packaging that want a Western or retro voice and a strong, blocky presence.
The overall tone feels distinctly Western and nostalgic, evoking wood type, saloon signage, and old poster typography. Its chunky serifs and cut-in details add a rugged, workmanlike personality, while the rounded shaping keeps it friendly rather than severe.
The letterforms appear designed to emulate classic slab-woodtype signage while adding practical interior shaping that keeps forms distinct and energetic. The goal reads as maximum impact with a nostalgic, handcrafted edge.
The design’s interior cutaways and tightly packed counters add texture and help differentiate shapes in dense settings, though the heavy color suggests it will be strongest at larger sizes. In continuous text it creates a strong, attention-grabbing cadence, making it more suitable for short bursts than extended reading.