Slab Contrasted Mina 2 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Alcalde' by Scriptorium (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, signage, packaging, western, athletic, industrial, vintage, bold, display impact, retro signage, rugged tone, strong branding, compact set, octagonal, blocky, bracketless, high-impact, poster-ready.
A compact, heavy slab serif with strongly squared proportions and prominent, unbracketed slabs. Strokes are thick and assertive with subtle internal contrast, while corners and terminals are frequently chamfered into octagonal facets that give the letters a cut, stamped look. Counters are tight and geometric (notably in O/Q and numerals), and the overall rhythm is dense with short extenders and sturdy vertical emphasis.
Best suited to display typography where weight and silhouette carry the message: posters, headlines, team or event branding, signage, and packaging that benefits from a sturdy, retro-influenced voice. It can work for short subheads or callouts, but the dense texture and tight apertures make it less ideal for long reading at small sizes.
The faceted slabs and block construction evoke a rugged, old-style American poster sensibility—part western, part collegiate—delivering a confident, no-nonsense tone. Its sharp chamfers and compact spacing add an industrial toughness that reads as practical and emphatic rather than delicate.
Likely designed to provide a bold, attention-grabbing slab serif with a distinctive chamfered, octagonal construction, optimizing for strong recognizability and a classic poster/athletic atmosphere. The consistent faceting and heavy slabs suggest an emphasis on impact and durability across letters and numerals.
Uppercase forms feel particularly emblematic and sign-like, with bold crossbars and strong slab endings that hold their shape at display sizes. The lowercase follows the same squared logic, keeping counters small and forms straightforward, which reinforces a uniform, hard-edged texture across lines.