Slab Contrasted Wino 2 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dean Slab' by Blaze Type, 'Miura Slab' by DSType, and 'Polyphonic' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, sports branding, signage, western, retro, poster, rugged, punchy, display impact, vintage flavor, poster utility, brand emphasis, print texture, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap, compact, heavy.
A heavy slab-serif design with broad proportions and firmly bracketed, rectangular serifs that give the letters a carved, block-printed feel. Strokes show noticeable contrast between thick stems and thinner internal joins, with small triangular notches and ink-trap-like cut-ins at corners (especially visible on joins and terminals), helping counters stay open at display sizes. Curves are full and rounded (notably in O, C, G, and numerals), while horizontals and serifs remain flat and assertive, creating a steady, emphatic rhythm. The lowercase is compact and sturdy, with a chunky two-storey-like structure in some forms and a generally low, grounded stance.
Best suited to large-scale applications where its slabs, cut-in details, and bold silhouettes can be appreciated—posters, headlines, signage, packaging, and branding marks. It can also work for short subheads or callouts where a vintage, assertive voice is desired, but it will feel heavy and dense for long-form text.
The overall tone is bold and old-school, evoking vintage headlines, western posters, and mid-century advertising. Its strong slabs and cut-in details add a rugged, workmanlike character that reads as confident and attention-grabbing rather than delicate or formal.
Likely drawn to deliver maximum visual impact with a distinctly traditional slab-serif voice, balancing stout geometry with corner cut-ins to preserve clarity in tight, heavy shapes. The design prioritizes headline presence and a nostalgic, print-forward texture over minimalism or neutrality.
Spacing and proportions favor display impact: wide bowls, short interior apertures in some letters, and strong serif presence keep lines visually dense. The numerals match the alphabet’s weight and curvature, with particularly stout, rounded forms (e.g., 8 and 0) that maintain a consistent, poster-ready color.