Slab Contrasted Erpe 2 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gold' by FontMesa (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, signage, packaging, western, vintage, poster, sturdy, playful, attention, heritage, impact, display, bracketed, heavy serifs, rounded corners, compact counters, soft terminals.
A heavy slab serif with broad proportions, strong rectangular stems, and pronounced, bracketed slabs that read like chunky blocks. Curves are generously rounded and transitions into serifs are softened, giving the forms a slightly cushioned look despite the mass. Counters tend to be compact and the overall rhythm is dense and emphatic, with clear, sturdy silhouettes that hold together well at display sizes.
This font is well suited to headlines, posters, and branding where bold, characterful serif forms need to command attention. It also fits signage and packaging applications that benefit from a vintage or western-leaning display voice, especially when set in short lines or titles.
The tone feels classic and attention-grabbing, with a friendly ruggedness reminiscent of old poster and storefront lettering. Its weight and wide stance project confidence and durability, while the rounded joins keep it approachable rather than harsh.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display slab that channels traditional, poster-era robustness while keeping the shapes friendly through rounded curves and softened serif transitions.
The design favors impact over delicacy, producing strong word shapes and clear punctuation in large settings. Numerals share the same blocky, slab-driven construction, reinforcing a consistent, sign-like texture across mixed alphanumeric text.