Slab Contrasted Abde 2 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types; 'FS Silas Slab' by Fontsmith; 'Calanda', 'Cargan', 'Orgon Slab', and 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype; 'Multiple' by Latinotype; and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, signage, sturdy, editorial, traditional, confident, collegiate, impact, legibility, classic slab voice, print authority, bracketed, chunky, blocky, ink-trap feel, arched terminals.
A heavy, compact slab serif with strongly bracketed serifs and a steady, vertical stance. Strokes are robust with only modest modulation, and the serifs read as broad, squared slabs that soften into the stems rather than meeting them abruptly. Counters are relatively open for the weight, while joins and interior corners show a slightly scooped or notched feeling that helps keep forms from clogging at display sizes. The lowercase carries a single-storey a and g, and the overall rhythm is dense and emphatic with clear, rectangular proportions.
Best used where strong presence and clear structure are needed: headlines, subheads, posters, and branding marks. It can also work for packaging and signage where a bold, traditional slab-serif voice helps convey reliability and impact, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The font conveys a sturdy, no-nonsense tone with an unmistakably classic, print-forward character. Its weight and slab structure suggest authority and dependability, while the softened joins keep it from feeling overly mechanical. The result feels familiar and editorial—well-suited to confident, attention-getting typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic slab-serif voice with high impact and dependable legibility, pairing broad, bracketed slabs with sturdy letterforms. The slightly relieved interior shaping suggests an aim to maintain clarity and texture in dense, heavy settings.
Uppercase forms have a pronounced, traditional silhouette (notably in letters like R, Q, and G), and the numerals match the same blocky, slabbed construction for a consistent texture in mixed settings. In the text sample, the color on the page is dark and forceful, favoring short lines and headline-style settings over extended reading at small sizes.