Slab Contrasted Onmy 2 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logos, western, circus, vintage, playful, poster, nostalgia, attention, display, branding, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap, rounded, compact.
A heavy, compact display serif with slab-like terminals and softly rounded corners throughout. Strokes are thick with noticeable internal contrast created by rounded joins and small notch-like cut-ins at some corners, giving counters a sculpted, slightly “carved” look. The letterforms are tightly proportioned with short extenders and a tall x-height, producing a dense, upright rhythm. Serifs read as sturdy blocks with subtle bracketing rather than sharp hairlines, and the overall texture is dark and even at larger sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and signage where strong presence and a vintage voice are desirable. It also works well for packaging, badges, and logo wordmarks that need a bold, retro display serif with clear, high-contrast silhouettes.
The tone evokes classic show posters and frontier-era wood type: bold, attention-seeking, and a bit theatrical. Its chunky forms feel friendly and nostalgic rather than formal, suggesting entertainment, signage, and retro merchandising.
The design appears intended to recreate a bold, old-time display aesthetic with slabby structure and decorative shaping, emphasizing immediate readability and graphic impact at large sizes. Its tall lowercase and compact spacing support punchy lines of text without losing the period flavor.
The shapes prioritize silhouette impact over fine detail, with simplified bowls and apertures that stay open despite the heavy weight. Rounded terminals and corner notches add character and help prevent forms from feeling overly blunt, creating a distinctive, slightly decorative “stamped” presence.