Slab Contrasted Abzu 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cornpile' and 'Cornpile Variable' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, circus, western, playful, retro, rugged, display impact, nostalgic tone, woodtype feel, theatrical charm, brand character, flared serifs, bracketed slabs, soft corners, wedge terminals, irregular rhythm.
A heavy, slab-serif display face with compact proportions and a lively, slightly irregular rhythm. Strokes are broadly even, with thick rectangular slabs that often feel flared or gently wedged, and many joins appear softly bracketed rather than sharply mechanical. Curves are full and rounded, while counters stay relatively open for a dense, poster-like color. The lowercase shows sturdy, simplified forms with a single-storey "a" and "g," and the numerals are chunky and high-impact with broad feet and blunt terminals.
Well suited to headlines and short blocks of text in posters, event flyers, and signage where a bold, vintage tone is desirable. It can also work for packaging, labels, and logotypes that aim for a classic showbill or frontier-inspired personality, especially in large sizes.
The letterforms project a vintage show-poster character—part circus, part western—combining friendliness with a rugged, stamped authority. Subtle asymmetries and energetic slab endings give it a handcrafted, theatrical voice that feels attention-seeking rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver immediate impact with a nostalgic display flavor, using thick slab serifs and subtly whimsical shaping to suggest hand-set wood type and theatrical printing traditions.
The font’s strong slabs and animated outlines create a bouncy texture in longer lines, especially in mixed case. It reads best when given generous spacing and size, where the decorative shaping of serifs and terminals can register without crowding.