Slab Contrasted Ergo 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Egyptian Slate' and 'Polyphonic' by Monotype and 'Gintona Slab' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logos, sturdy, retro, friendly, confident, punchy, impact, nostalgia, warmth, branding, bracketed, blocky, rounded, ink-trap feel, compact.
A heavy, slab-serif display face with broad proportions, tight inner counters, and strongly bracketed slabs that feel carved into the forms. Strokes are weighty and consistent, with gentle contrast and rounded joins that soften the otherwise blocky geometry. The letters show a rhythmic, slightly bouncy texture from varied counter shapes and the pronounced feet and tops on many glyphs, giving text a dense, poster-like color. Numerals match the robust build, with large bowls and emphatic terminals that hold up well at big sizes.
Best suited for headlines, posters, signage, and branding where maximum impact and a sturdy serif voice are needed. It can work well on packaging and logo wordmarks, especially when a vintage or print-forward feel is desired. For extended text, it will be most effective at larger sizes where the tight counters and heavy color remain clear.
The overall tone is bold and approachable, mixing old-school signage energy with a dependable, workmanlike presence. Its chunky slabs and rounded details give it a friendly retro voice rather than a sharp, formal one, making it feel confident and attention-getting without becoming aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold slab-serif statement with a warm, retro-leaning personality—combining strong, bracketed slabs and compact interiors to create a distinctive, high-ink display texture.
The strong slab structure creates distinctive silhouettes in both uppercase and lowercase, producing high impact in short lines and headings. In longer settings, the dense counters and heavy weight push it toward display use where its texture can read as intentional and graphic.