Slab Contrasted Abto 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Egyptian 710' by Bitstream, 'Classic Round' and 'Classic XtraRound' by Durotype, 'DilleniaUPC' by Microsoft Corporation, 'Clarendon' by URW Type Foundry, and 'Cabrito' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, editorial, western, vintage, confident, sturdy, impact, heritage, readability, display presence, personality, bracketed, ball terminals, spurred, robust, crisp.
A robust slab serif with broad, bracketed serifs and a dense, ink-trap-free silhouette. Strokes are generally heavy with modest contrast, and joins are smooth and slightly softened, giving the letterforms a sturdy, traditional feel. Counters are compact and the overall rhythm is energetic, with noticeable width variation between round and straight letters. Terminals often finish in rounded or subtly flared shapes, and several lowercase forms show oldstyle-leaning details such as a single-storey a and a compact, looped g.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and short blocks of text where a strong presence is needed. It works well for branding and packaging that aims for a heritage or craft sensibility, and for signage-style applications where sturdy serifs and high visual mass help maintain impact.
The font projects a confident, workmanlike tone with a vintage, poster-ready character. Its chunky serifs and compact counters suggest a classic, no-nonsense voice that reads as both editorial and heritage-leaning, with a hint of Western or signage influence.
Likely designed to deliver a bold, traditional slab-serif voice that holds up in attention-grabbing settings while retaining readable, familiar structures. The mix of strong slabs with slightly softer terminals suggests an intention to balance authority with approachability and character.
Capitals appear firmly anchored by strong slabs, while the lowercase introduces more personality through curved terminals and occasional ball-like finishing. Numerals are heavy and display-oriented, maintaining the same sturdy serif structure and compact internal spaces as the letters.