Slab Contrasted Seho 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Marbrook' by Berthold; 'FF Zine Serif Display' by FontFont; 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype; 'Amasis', 'Polyphonic', and 'Prelo Slab Pro' by Monotype; 'Reba Samuels' by Samuelstype; 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether; and 'Bommer Slab' and 'Bommer Slab Rounded' by dooType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, branding, western, playful, robust, retro, chunky, impact, nostalgia, attention, warmth, heritage, bracketed, blocky, rounded, soft corners, ink-trap hints.
A heavy slab-serif with compact, blocky letterforms and pronounced, bracketed slabs. Strokes are broadly even with visible contrast emerging mostly at curves and joins, and counters are rounded and generous for the weight. Terminals tend to be squared-off but softened, and several joins show slight notches that read like subtle ink-trap handling at larger sizes. Overall spacing is sturdy and steady, with a slightly lively rhythm coming from the rounded bowls and the confident, squat proportions in both uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited to display settings where bold texture and strong silhouettes are desirable—posters, headlines, signage, and packaging. It also works well for branding that leans rustic, vintage, or Americana-inspired, and for short emphatic text where the heavy slabs can do the visual work.
The font projects a bold, old-time display energy that feels equal parts Western poster and mid-century advertising. Its chunky slabs and softened corners make it friendly and approachable rather than severe, giving headlines a confident, folksy character. The tone is attention-getting and theatrical, suited to messages that want to feel strong, nostalgic, or a bit mischievous.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a familiar slab-serif structure, combining thick, bracketed serifs and rounded interiors to keep the tone warm. It aims to evoke heritage display typography—poster, saloon, or circus-adjacent—while maintaining clear, consistent forms for large-size readability.
In the sample text, the weight and slab shapes create dense, high-impact lines, while the rounded counters help preserve legibility. Numerals match the same sturdy construction and read as headline-friendly rather than text-oriented. The overall silhouette stays consistent across glyphs, emphasizing mass and stability over fine detail.