Slab Contrasted Amsi 2 is a very bold, very wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logos, western, poster, punchy, vintage, headline, impact, heritage, display, bracketed, blocky, robust, compact counters, ink-trap feel.
A heavy, slab-serif display face with broad proportions, dense color, and tightly enclosed counters. The serifs are thick and strongly bracketed, reading as sturdy horizontal shelves that anchor the letterforms. Curves are generously rounded, while joins and corners show small notches and cut-ins that add a slightly rugged, inked-in texture. Stroke modulation is subtle but present, giving rounds and terminals a bit of shaping without breaking the overall solid, blocky silhouette.
Best suited to large sizes where its hefty slabs and interior details can breathe—posters, headlines, storefront-style signage, and branding marks. It can also work for short packaging callouts or labels where a strong, vintage-leaning presence is desired, but the tight counters make it less ideal for long text at small sizes.
The tone is bold and theatrical, with a classic, old-timey flavor that recalls wood-type and storefront lettering. Its stout slabs and compact apertures create a confident, no-nonsense voice that feels at home in Americana, saloon, and heritage-inspired contexts while still reading cleanly and directly.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, traditional display voice with the stability of slab serifs and the charm of slightly carved, wood-type-like detailing. Its wide stance and strong baseline emphasis prioritize impact and memorability in titling and identity work.
Uppercase forms appear particularly stable and rectangular, while the lowercase maintains the same slabby personality with single-story shapes (notably the ‘a’) and strong vertical stress. Figures are similarly robust and attention-getting, matching the uppercase weight and stance for cohesive titling and numerals in display settings.