Slab Contrasted Abhu 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'APN Ggantija' by Alphabets Patrick Nell, 'Geometric Slabserif 703' by Bitstream, 'Goodall' by Colophon Foundry, 'Memphis' by Linotype, 'Paul Slab' and 'Paul Slab Soft' by artill, and 'Coltan Gea' by deFharo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, signage, sturdy, academic, retro, authoritative, impact, readability, traditional tone, print presence, headline strength, bracketed, blocky, robust, ink-trapless, high-impact.
A robust serif with prominent slab-like terminals and a compact, heavily weighted texture. Strokes are largely even, with only modest modulation, and the serifs read as squared, slightly bracketed blocks rather than sharp wedges. Counters are relatively small and the joins are firm, giving letters a dense, poster-ready color. The uppercase is broad and stable, while the lowercase shows a traditional, readable structure with clear bowls and shoulders; overall spacing feels designed for solidity more than airiness.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and other short-to-medium text where a strong typographic voice is needed. It works well for editorial layouts, book or magazine titling, packaging, and signage that benefits from high contrast against the page and a sturdy, traditional feel.
The face projects a dependable, institutional tone—confident and no-nonsense—while also carrying a vintage, print-forward character reminiscent of headlines and old editorial typography. Its heavy presence feels assertive and pragmatic rather than elegant.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic slab-serif presence with maximum impact and dependable readability, pairing traditional letterforms with emphatic, blocky serifs for a strong print-centric voice.
Rounded forms like O and Q are strongly circular and weighty, and the numerals match the letters with the same chunky, grounded proportions. In the sample text, the type maintains a consistent rhythm and strong word shapes, producing a dark, even typographic color at display sizes.