Slab Contrasted Onni 2 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, display, signage, packaging, western, circus, playful, vintage, poster, thematic display, retro revival, high impact, ornamental texture, stencil-like, notched, chunky, decorative, high-impact.
A heavy, condensed display face with blocky slab terminals and prominent interior notches that create a stencil-like, cut-out effect through many letters. The forms are built from thick verticals and compact bowls, with squared shoulders and bracket-free serifs that read as solid blocks. Counters are tight and often shaped by teardrop or keyhole apertures, giving the alphabet a distinctive rhythm and strong silhouette at large sizes. Uppercase and lowercase share a dense, vertical emphasis, while figures follow the same chunky, poster-ready construction.
Well suited for posters, event titles, and short headline lines where impact and character are the priority. It can work effectively for signage and packaging that aims for a vintage or Western/circus flavor, especially when used sparingly and at larger sizes.
The notched detailing and bold slabs evoke Western wood type, circus bills, and 19th‑century poster typography. It feels showy and attention-grabbing, with a slightly mischievous, theatrical tone that suits headlines meant to project personality and nostalgia.
The design appears intended as a decorative reinterpretation of bold slab serif display lettering, using consistent interior notching to create a recognizable, branded look. Its primary goal is strong presence and thematic atmosphere rather than quiet, continuous text reading.
The carved-in side cuts repeat across many glyphs, producing a consistent ornamental motif and strong texture in words. Because the counters and interior cutouts are small relative to the stroke weight, the design reads best when given enough size and spacing to keep the interior shapes from filling in.