Slab Contrasted Rora 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP, 'Kondolar' by Cadson Demak, 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Amasis' by Monotype, 'Directa Serif' by Outras Fontes, 'PF Centro Slab Press' by Parachute, 'Reba Samuels' by Samuelstype, and 'Adelle' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, editorial display, retro, assertive, industrial, collegiate, playful, impact, heritage, poster display, sturdiness, print robustness, bracketed, chunky, ink-trap feel, rounded, compact.
A very heavy slab-serif with compact proportions and strongly bracketed, blocky terminals. Strokes are predominantly thick with subtle modulation, and many joins show softened inner corners that create an ink-trap-like notch, improving separation where shapes tighten. Counters are relatively small and round, giving letters a dense, sturdy color on the page. The lowercase is robust and simplified, with single-storey forms where applicable (notably the single-storey g) and short, blunt serifs that read as confident wedges or slabs rather than delicate finishing strokes.
Best suited to display settings where strong presence is needed: headlines, posters, and bold editorial callouts. The chunky slabs and dense color also fit branding for food and beverage packaging, workwear or tool brands, and sports or collegiate identities where a sturdy, traditional voice is desirable.
The overall tone is bold, workmanlike, and slightly nostalgic—evoking letterpress posters, varsity signage, and mid-century packaging. Its mass and crisp slabs project certainty and impact, while the rounded counters and softened corners keep it approachable rather than harsh.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif structure—prioritizing solidity, punchy silhouettes, and clear separation in tight joins. The softened interior corners suggest an emphasis on print-friendly behavior and a comfortable, worn-in feel while keeping the overall form authoritative.
In text, the heavy weight produces a strong, even texture that favors headlines and short lines over extended reading. The numerals match the letterforms with the same compact, slabbed construction, maintaining a consistent, poster-ready rhythm.