Slab Contrasted Abfo 2 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, rugged, vintage, confident, western, playful, heritage feel, display impact, sign style, craft tone, bracketed, chunky, compact, ink-trap feel, wedge terminals.
A heavy, slab-serif text face with chunky, bracketed serifs and subtly flared terminals that give strokes a carved, wedge-like finish. Stems stay robust and largely even, while joins and corners show slight notching and angular cuts that add texture. Counters are moderately tight, with sturdy apertures and a compact rhythm; rounds (O, C) feel slightly squarish in their curvature. The lowercase is compact with relatively small bowls and short extenders, and the overall texture reads dense and emphatic without becoming blocky.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and display copy where its strong slabs and textured cuts can read as intentional character. It also works well for branding, packaging, labels, and signage that wants a heritage or craft-forward voice, and can handle short to medium blocks of text when set with comfortable spacing.
The font projects a rugged, old-time tone with a hint of poster and wood-type character. Its bold slabs and chiseled details feel confident and somewhat theatrical, balancing a friendly, approachable warmth with a rough-hewn edge.
The design appears intended to evoke classic slab-serif display printing with a slightly hand-cut, wood-type sensibility—prioritizing impact, warmth, and recognizability over neutrality. Its consistent heft and distinctive terminals suggest it is meant to hold attention in bold typographic statements.
The capitals are broad and commanding, while the lowercase maintains a sturdy, workmanlike cadence suited to impactful settings. Numerals are hefty and straightforward, matching the letterweight and keeping a consistent, sign-like presence.