Slab Contrasted Abbo 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Classic Round' and 'Classic XtraRound' by Durotype, 'Alumina' by Rafaeiro Typeiro, and 'Cabrito' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, editorial, robust, traditional, authoritative, collegiate, industrial, impact, heritage, stability, legibility, display strength, bracketed, blocky, ink-trap feel, beaked, oldstyle figures.
A heavy, slab-serif text face with broad, rectangular serifs and mostly squared terminals, softened by subtle bracketing and occasional beak-like endings. Strokes are sturdy and even, with modest modulation that shows up most clearly in rounded letters and the joins of bowls and arms. Counters are relatively tight and the curves are slightly flattened, giving the alphabet a compact, workmanlike rhythm. The lowercase is steady and readable with sturdy shoulders and short, dense apertures, while the numerals appear oldstyle (with ascending and descending forms) and match the same chunky, slabbed detailing.
Best suited to display and headline sizes where its strong slabs and compact counters can deliver impact and a stable, grounded texture. It also works well for short editorial callouts, branding, and packaging where a traditional, dependable voice is desired.
The overall tone is confident and traditional, with a vintage, print-forward presence that feels at home in institutional and editorial settings. Its weight and slab structure convey solidity and reliability, while the slightly softened shaping keeps it from feeling purely mechanical.
This font appears designed to deliver a bold, structured slab-serif look with a classic print sensibility—prioritizing solidity, clear letterforms, and an assertive typographic color for attention-grabbing text.
The design shows a consistent, dark color across both uppercase and lowercase, with strong horizontals and pronounced slabs that create a firm baseline. Curved letters (C, G, S, O) maintain a squared-off, flattened curvature, reinforcing the sturdy, poster-like texture in lines of text.