Slab Contrasted Elba 2 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gold' by FontMesa (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, sports branding, packaging, industrial, western, poster, athletic, sturdy, impact, authority, ruggedness, vintage feel, headline clarity, blocky, bracketed, chunky, compact, softened.
A heavy, blocky slab serif with broad proportions and compact counters. Strokes show noticeable contrast, with thick verticals and substantial, squared-off slabs that read slightly bracketed rather than razor-sharp. Terminals and joins are firm and geometric, while some inner curves (notably in C, G, S, and the bowls of a, e) are gently rounded, giving the face a carved, stamped feel. The lowercase is robust and dense, with a single-storey a and g and a strong, rectangular rhythm that holds up in tight settings.
Best suited to headlines, short copy, and display settings where impact is the priority—posters, signage, product packaging, and branding that benefits from a rugged slab-serif voice. It can also work for sports or collegiate-style applications where a bold, structured silhouette reads clearly at a distance.
The overall tone is assertive and workmanlike, with a vintage poster and Americana flavor. Its weight and slab structure convey durability and confidence, leaning toward bold, attention-getting communication rather than subtlety.
This font appears designed to deliver maximum visual weight and a classic slab-serif authority, pairing strong rectangular forms with enough curve softness to remain approachable. The result is a high-impact display face meant to command attention while maintaining straightforward legibility.
The figures are sturdy and highly graphic, with large black areas and simple, readable shapes. The design’s strong horizontals and prominent serifs create a pronounced baseline and cap-line presence, which helps headlines feel anchored and authoritative.