Slab Contrasted Ohba 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Presley Slab' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logotypes, signage, western, circus, retro, robust, boisterous, display impact, poster revival, signature texture, headline authority, slabbed, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap, bulky.
A heavy, display-oriented slab serif with broad proportions, compact internal counters, and assertive rectangular serifs. Strokes show noticeable contrast, with thick verticals and comparatively thinner joins and curves, while many corners feature small ink-trap-like notches that sharpen the silhouette. Curves are generously rounded but kept tight by the weight, and terminals tend to finish in blunt, squared forms. Overall spacing feels sturdy and rhythmic, with slightly idiosyncratic widths across letters that adds a handbill-like irregularity without breaking consistency.
Best suited to posters, headlines, and short, emphatic statements where its heavy slabs and carved corners can be appreciated. It works well for branding, packaging, labels, and signage that aims for a vintage or spectacle-driven tone, and it can form memorable logotypes when set with ample tracking.
The face conveys a bold, theatrical energy that reads as vintage and showy, evoking posters, marquee lettering, and frontier or fairground signage. Its chunky slabs and carved details give it a confident, no-nonsense voice with a playful edge.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display slab that combines classic poster proportions with deliberate corner detailing to prevent blobs and add visual bite. Its goal is immediate recognition and strong texture rather than quiet text neutrality.
The numerals and capitals appear especially strong and emblematic, producing dense word shapes that prefer generous size and breathing room. The distinctive notches at joins and inside corners create extra sparkle at display sizes, while the tight apertures can darken in longer passages.