Slab Contrasted Sena 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Askan Slim' by Hoftype, 'PT Serif Pro' by ParaType, and 'Reba Samuels' by Samuelstype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, retro, assertive, rugged, industrial, collegiate, display impact, vintage appeal, bold branding, poster utility, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap, softened, punchy.
A heavy, compact slab serif with broad, blocky construction and pronounced bracketed serifs. Strokes show clear but not extreme modulation, with sturdy verticals and slightly tapered joins that keep counters open at display sizes. Curves are full and rounded (notably in C, G, O, and S), while terminals and corners are gently softened, giving the face a carved, print-like solidity rather than a sharp geometric feel. Lowercase forms are robust and simplified, with rounded bowls and a strong vertical rhythm; figures are similarly weighty and built for impact.
Well suited to headlines, posters, labels, and branding where a strong, classic slab presence is needed. It can work effectively for signage and packaging that benefit from bold, vintage flavor and high visual authority, especially at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is confident and nostalgic, evoking vintage posters, varsity and Western-adjacent signage, and bold editorial headlines. Its chunky slabs and softened shaping project a dependable, no-nonsense character with a touch of warmth.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver maximum impact with a traditional slab-serif silhouette, balancing sturdy industrial structure with softened curves for a friendlier, more printable feel. The goal seems to be a versatile display face that channels heritage aesthetics while staying clear and legible at large sizes.
The design reads best when given space: the heavy weight and large slabs create strong word shapes, while the rounded interior spaces help prevent the text from feeling overly rigid. In longer settings it becomes visually dense, suggesting it is intended primarily for display rather than continuous reading.