Slab Contrasted Hopi 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Marselis Slab' by FontFont and 'Adelle', 'Bree Serif', and 'Portada' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, signage, rugged, sporty, retro, punchy, confident, impact, heritage feel, sturdy display, energetic emphasis, headline utility, bracketed, ink-trap feel, oblique, high-ink, chunky.
A heavy, right-slanted slab serif with broad, squared terminals and softly bracketed joins. Strokes are thick and compact with modest modulation, giving counters a tight, dark texture and strong typographic color. Serifs read as blocky wedges that help lock letters together, while the slant and rounded interior curves keep the overall rhythm energetic rather than rigid. Numerals are similarly weighty and sturdy, matching the caps’ mass and the lowercase’s compact, workmanlike forms.
Best suited to display settings where impact is the priority: headlines, posters, apparel and sports branding, packaging, and bold signage. It also works well for short callouts and subheads where a condensed, high-contrast page color would be too delicate, but a plain sans would feel underpowered.
The tone is bold and assertive with a vintage, sign-painting and athletic sensibility. Its dark, punchy presence feels practical and no-nonsense, evoking classic American display lettering with a slightly rugged, industrial edge.
The likely intention is to deliver a high-impact slab serif that combines classic, sturdy letterforms with an italicized, energetic stance. It’s designed to stay legible and authoritative at larger sizes while projecting a confident, vintage-leaning personality.
The design maintains consistent weight and serif treatment across cases, producing a cohesive, poster-ready texture. The italic angle is noticeable and adds forward motion, helping short phrases feel lively and emphatic even at large sizes.