Slab Contrasted Dybu 2 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, logos, packaging, western, vintage, playful, assertive, rustic, impact, nostalgia, display, branding, legibility, blocky, bracketed, rounded, chunky, compact serifs.
A heavy, slab-serif display face with broad proportions and compact, bracketed slabs. Strokes are thick with gently rounded corners and soft transitions into the serifs, giving the letters a carved, stamped feel rather than a sharp geometric one. Counters are relatively open for the weight, and the overall rhythm is steady and upright, with subtle internal contrast and a slightly bouncy, friendly finish created by the rounded terminals and robust slabs.
Best suited for large-scale applications where impact and character are priorities: posters, headlines, storefront or event signage, and brand marks. It also works well on packaging and labels that want a nostalgic, Western-inspired voice.
The font projects a bold, old-time tone with a distinctly Western and vintage poster flavor. Its chunky slabs and softened corners feel confident and approachable, balancing toughness with a hint of humor.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a classic slab-serif structure, combining sturdy, poster-like letterforms with softened details for warmth and approachability. It aims for retro display utility rather than quiet text neutrality.
In text settings, the weight and wide stance create strong word shapes and high impact, but the dense massing can make long passages feel heavy. The numerals match the letterforms in heft and rounded slab treatment, supporting consistent, attention-grabbing set pieces.