Slab Contrasted Pine 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Goodall' by Colophon Foundry; 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype; 'Emy Slab', 'Sanchez', 'Sanchez Slab', and 'Sánchez Niu' by Latinotype; 'Weekly' by Los Andes; and 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, assertive, industrial, traditional, editorial, collegiate, impact, authority, readability, durability, heritage, slab serifs, bracketed serifs, blocky, sturdy, compact counters.
A heavy slab-serif with broad proportions, sturdy stems, and pronounced bracketed slabs that create a strong, anchored silhouette. Curves are full and rounded but kept tight by relatively compact counters, giving the face a dense, weighty texture in lines of text. The design shows a clear serif rhythm with consistent horizontal terminals and a largely uniform stroke feel, while select joins and curves add subtle modulation. Numerals and capitals read especially solid and sign-like, with straightforward, legible shapes built for impact.
Best suited to display applications where a firm, attention-grabbing voice is needed, such as headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks. It can also work for short editorial callouts or subheads where a classic slab-serif authority is desirable, especially at moderate to large sizes.
The overall tone is confident and no-nonsense, pairing a classic slab-serif heritage with an industrial, workmanlike presence. It carries an editorial gravitas that can feel traditional and authoritative, yet bold enough to signal headline energy. The look suggests reliability and emphasis rather than delicacy or refinement.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum emphasis with a traditional slab-serif framework: broad, sturdy letterforms, prominent slabs, and a dense typographic color aimed at high visibility. Its shapes prioritize impact and stability, making it feel built for strong typographic statements.
In the sample text, the weight and tight interior spaces produce a dark, emphatic paragraph color, making spacing and leading important for comfortable reading at small sizes. The slab structure remains clear even in dense settings, and the strong serifs help maintain a steady baseline and word shape.