Slab Contrasted Onhi 2 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logotypes, western, circus, industrial, posterish, playful, attention grab, vintage evoke, signage mimic, brand stamp, bracketed, rounded, blocky, compact, flared.
A compact, heavy display slab with pronounced bracketed serifs and a strongly sculpted silhouette. Stems are thick and vertical, with rounded corners and deep ink traps/counters that create crisp interior shapes. The face shows clear stroke modulation: verticals read heavier while joins and curved transitions pinch in, giving a carved, stencil-like rhythm without actually breaking strokes. Spacing appears tight and the overall fit is condensed, with sturdy numerals and simplified, geometric curves in bowls and shoulders.
Best suited to large-scale applications where its notched curves and bracketed slabs can be appreciated, such as posters, headlines, event graphics, signage, and bold packaging. It can also work for short logotypes or badges where a vintage, showbill feel is desired. For extended text, it’s most effective in short bursts (pull quotes, labels, headers) due to its dense color and tight apertures.
The overall tone feels vintage and attention-grabbing, evoking Western signage, circus posters, and old industrial branding. Its bold slabs and notched curves add a playful, slightly rugged character that reads confident and theatrical. The contrast and tight proportions lend a punchy, headline-forward energy.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display slab that blends classic showcard/Wild West cues with a more sculpted, contrasty construction. Its condensed proportions and deep interior shaping prioritize strong word silhouettes and immediate attention in branding and titling contexts.
Uppercase forms are especially solid and monolinear in presence, while lowercase maintains the same heavy build with compact apertures that can darken in smaller sizes. Curves in letters like C, G, S, and e show distinct inward scoops that emphasize the face’s cut, chiseled personality. Numerals are wide and sturdy, designed to hold their shape in dense, high-impact settings.