Slab Contrasted Abhi 2 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Serifa EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'Brignell Slab' by IB TYPE Inc., 'Sánchez Niu' by Latinotype, 'Weekly' by Los Andes, 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype, and 'Helserif' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, signage, sturdy, industrial, classic, confident, impact, authority, readability, print feel, clarity, bracketed, blocky, robust, ink-trap like, high impact.
A robust slab-serif with thick stems and heavy, squared serifs that read as slightly bracketed rather than fully abrupt. The overall construction is compact and weighty, with broad forms, generous counters, and a steady rhythm that stays consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals. Curves are full and controlled, terminals are blunt, and joints show subtle shaping that helps keep the heavy weight from clogging at text sizes. Numerals are bold and wide with simple, strong silhouettes that match the letterforms’ sturdy geometry.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and poster typography where its heavy slabs and broad forms create instant emphasis. It can also work for editorial titling, packaging, and signage that needs a sturdy, traditional serif voice with high visibility.
The tone is confident and workmanlike, pairing a classic print sensibility with a no-nonsense, industrial presence. It feels authoritative and dependable, projecting emphasis without becoming ornamental, and suggests a traditional editorial voice with added punch.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong slab-serif voice optimized for impact and clarity, combining classic serif conventions with a heavier, more assertive stance. Its shaping suggests an aim for readable, even color at larger text sizes while retaining the unmistakable presence of bold slab serifs.
The heavy slabs and broad proportions give it strong headline impact, while the open counters and measured shaping keep the texture relatively even in paragraphs. The overall impression is of a display-friendly serif that can still hold together in short blocks of text when set with adequate leading.