Slab Weird Jofe 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logos, retro, circus, industrial, playful, sturdy, attention-grabbing, vintage display, novelty slab, signage impact, brand character, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap feel, compressed counters, poster-ready.
A heavy, block-forward slab with strongly bracketed serifs and rounded interior corners that create a carved, ink-trap-like feel. Strokes are thick and uniform with compact counters, producing dense silhouettes and a punchy color on the page. Terminals and joins show exaggerated notches and scoops, giving many letters a machined, cut-out character. The overall rhythm is wide and chunky, with prominent slab feet and caps that read as solid, stamped forms.
Best suited for large-scale display settings such as posters, headlines, storefront-style signage, and packaging where its dense shapes and sculpted serifs can be appreciated. It can also work for logos and short brand phrases that want a retro, characterful slab presence. In long passages or small sizes, the tight counters and heavy texture may feel crowded, so it’s strongest in short, bold statements.
The font conveys a bold, showy vintage tone—part Western poster, part carnival sign, with a slightly quirky engineered edge. Its exaggerated slabs and scooped details make it feel confident and attention-seeking rather than refined. The overall impression is fun and sturdy, with a novelty flavor that still maintains clear letter recognition.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a classic slab foundation with exaggerated cut-ins and chunky proportions to maximize visual personality and impact. It prioritizes a memorable, poster-like texture and a cohesive decorative motif over neutrality, aiming for immediate recognition in display typography.
The distinctive interior notches and rounded cut-ins become a repeating motif across capitals, lowercase, and figures, helping the design feel coherent despite its unconventional construction. Numerals follow the same chunky geometry and reduced apertures, supporting strong display use where texture and impact matter more than delicate detail.