Slab Contrasted Vare 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Malaga' by Emigre, 'FF More' by FontFont, and 'Belarin' by Hazztype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, editorial, robust, traditional, confident, workmanlike, retro, impact, durability, authority, legibility, heritage, blocky, bracketed, bulky, vertical stress, compact.
A heavy, slab-serif display face with broad proportions, sturdy vertical stems, and strongly bracketed rectangular serifs. Curves are generous and rounded, while joins and terminals stay blunt and weighty, creating a pronounced, ink-trap-free solidity. Contrast is present but controlled, with thicker verticals and slightly lighter connecting strokes, and overall spacing reads compact and forceful in text. The lowercase is sturdy and compact, with a double-storey “g” and a prominent, descendered “q,” while numerals follow the same thick, blocky rhythm with clear, stable silhouettes.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, posters, and other short-to-medium setting where dense, high-impact texture is desired. It can also work for packaging, labels, and editorial display where a sturdy, traditional slab-serif voice helps anchor the page.
The overall tone is assertive and dependable, evoking classic print and sign-making traditions. Its mass and slab structure give it a no-nonsense, institutional feel—more sturdy than refined—while the rounded curves keep it approachable rather than harsh.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum presence and clarity through thick strokes, confident slabs, and compact spacing, aiming for a classic, durable look that holds up well in attention-grabbing typography.
The design maintains a consistent serif language across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, with noticeable bracketing that softens the slabs’ corners. In the sample text, the bold color produces strong word shapes and a steady horizontal rhythm, making it especially impactful at headline sizes.