Slab Contrasted Migy 2 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, playful, retro, expressive, whimsical, theatrical, display impact, vintage flavor, expressive texture, signage feel, decorative flair, flared serifs, ball terminals, calligraphic, brash, dynamic.
This typeface combines a steep rightward slant with dramatic thick–thin modulation and chunky, slab-like serif accents. Many strokes taper into sharp, brushy points while terminals often end in rounded balls or teardrops, creating a lively, inked rhythm. Letterforms are generously proportioned with open counters and a slightly elastic, hand-drawn feel, while the serifs and heavy strokes provide strong anchoring and punch in display sizes. Numerals follow the same stylized logic, with pronounced curves, angled stress, and bold entry/exit strokes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short promotional copy where its dynamic contrast and distinctive terminals can work at larger sizes. It also fits branding, packaging, and signage that aims for a vintage, playful, or theatrical personality, especially when paired with a quieter companion for body text.
The overall tone is spirited and attention-grabbing, evoking vintage signage and show-card lettering with a touch of whimsy. Its energetic slant and high-contrast strokes feel theatrical and upbeat, leaning toward expressive rather than formal communication.
The design appears intended as a display italic that blends slab-like structure with calligraphic motion, delivering maximum personality through contrast, flared serifs, and animated terminals. Its goal is to stand out quickly, adding a retro-flavored, hand-inked expressiveness to titles and brand marks.
The mix of sharp hairlines, heavy slabs, and rounded terminals creates intentional tension that reads as decorative and characterful. In longer passages the strong contrast and lively shapes become a prominent texture, making it most comfortable when the font is allowed to be a visual voice rather than a neutral carrier of text.