Slab Contrasted Buja 2 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Pulpo' by Floodfonts, 'Cassia' by Hoftype, and 'Deccan' and 'Passenger Serif' by Indian Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports identity, editorial, heritage, confident, sporty, western, impact, motion, tradition, authority, display legibility, bracketed, chunky, ink-trap, ball terminals, soft corners.
A heavy, right-leaning serif with slab-like, bracketed terminals and a compact, muscular silhouette. Strokes show noticeable modulation, with sturdy verticals and tapered joins that keep counters open despite the weight. Serifs are broad and slightly rounded, and many letters finish with teardrop/ball-like terminals or softened corners that add momentum. Proportions are generous and wide, with steady spacing and a lively, rhythmic texture in text.
Works best for headlines, subheads, and short blocks where a bold, classic voice is needed—such as editorial display, brand marks, labels, and packaging. The strong slabbing and italic slant also suit sports or collegiate-style identities and promotional graphics that benefit from speed and impact.
The overall tone feels assertive and traditional, combining old-style warmth with a poster-friendly punch. Its italic energy and chunky serifs give it a dynamic, athletic confidence, while the softened terminals keep it approachable and slightly nostalgic.
Designed to deliver a high-impact italic serif with slab-like authority, balancing traditional cues with energetic movement for attention-grabbing typography. The sturdy construction and softened detailing suggest an aim for legibility at display sizes while maintaining a distinctive, characterful texture.
In longer lines the texture stays dark but readable thanks to clear apertures and firm letter shapes. Numerals echo the same sturdy construction and rounded finishing details, supporting display settings and emphatic callouts.