Slab Contrasted Isve 2 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'PODIUM Sharp' by Machalski, 'Lehmann Egyptian' by ParaType, 'Gravtrac' by Typodermic, and 'Winner' and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, branding, packaging, western, industrial, vintage, authoritative, rugged, compact impact, poster display, heritage feel, strong labeling, bold signage, blocky, condensed, slabbed, bracketed, squared.
A tightly condensed, heavy display face with prominent slab-like terminals and bracketed joins that give the strokes a carved, poster-ready solidity. Curves are squared off and counters are kept compact, producing a dense vertical rhythm and strong columnar texture. The lowercase follows a sturdy, upright structure with short, sturdy extenders and minimal modulation, keeping the overall color even and forceful. Numerals and capitals share the same rigid, rectilinear skeleton, emphasizing sturdiness over delicacy.
Best suited to large-scale display work such as posters, headlines, storefront or event signage, and bold branding applications where impact and a condensed footprint are useful. It can also work on packaging and labels that need a sturdy, heritage-leaning voice, especially when set with generous tracking and ample line spacing.
The tone is bold and no-nonsense, evoking classic poster typography with a rugged, workmanlike edge. Its condensed massing and slabbed detailing suggest western and industrial references while still reading as confident and authoritative in contemporary display settings.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in a narrow width, combining slabbed terminals with squared curves for a strong, vintage-leaning display character. Its consistent, blocky construction prioritizes clarity and punch in headline contexts over refinement for extended reading.
In the sample text, the dense weight and narrow set create high-impact headlines with a strong, uniform texture; the squared curves and slabby terminals remain clearly visible at large sizes. The overall feel is more declarative than conversational, with a deliberately compact spacing rhythm that reinforces the tall, poster-like silhouette.