Slab Contrasted Abse 2 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Lardent' by Colophon Foundry, 'Capital' by Fenotype, 'Pulpo' by Floodfonts, 'Brignell Slab' by IB TYPE Inc., 'Equitan Slab' by Indian Type Foundry, 'Hernández Niu' by Latinotype, 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype, and 'Gintona Slab' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, editorial, branding, heritage, assertive, trustworthy, industrial, impact, readability, authority, print flavor, bracketed, robust, compact, ink-trap feel, high-contrast.
A robust slab serif with broad, sturdy proportions and strongly bracketed slabs that read clearly at display sizes. Strokes show a noticeable contrast, with thick verticals paired with lighter horizontals and tapered joins, giving the shapes a slightly chiseled, inked-in texture. Counters are relatively tight and the overall rhythm is dense, with a solid baseline presence and squared-off terminals across many letters. The lowercase is compact and steady, with a straightforward double-storey “g” and sturdy, blocky serifs that help anchor word shapes.
Works well for headlines, pull quotes, and short passages where strong structure and a dark typographic color are desirable. It fits branding and packaging that want a heritage or workshop sensibility, and it can support editorial applications when set with comfortable line spacing.
The tone is classic and authoritative, combining a traditional print feel with an industrial sturdiness. It suggests editorial seriousness and craft—confident rather than delicate—making text feel emphatic and grounded.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, confident slab-serif voice that stays readable while projecting tradition and strength. Its bracketed slabs and contrasted strokes suggest a print-inspired approach optimized for impactful, attention-holding typography.
Capital forms are especially weighty and poster-ready, while the numerals match the same blocky, anchored construction for consistent color in mixed settings. The spacing and heavy serifs create a dark overall typographic color that benefits from generous leading and room to breathe in longer passages.