Slab Contrasted Erly 2 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, signage, packaging, western, circus, vintage, playful, bold, display impact, retro flavor, signage feel, decorative texture, tuscan, bracketed, rounded, stencil-like, poster.
A very heavy display slab with broad proportions, sculpted wedge-like slabs, and pronounced bracketed transitions. Letterforms combine rounded bowls with squared-off terminals, creating a chunky, cut-from-wood feel. Many glyphs feature narrow vertical and horizontal notches that read as stencil-like cut-ins, adding a rhythmic, segmented texture across stems and slabs. Counters are generous for the weight, and the overall silhouette stays stable and upright, with a lively mix of straight edges and soft curves.
Best suited to large-scale display work such as posters, event promotions, headlines, and bold logotypes where its decorative slabs and cut-in details can be appreciated. It also fits branding and packaging that aim for a vintage, western, or circus-inspired voice, and works well for short emphatic lines rather than dense body text.
The tone is theatrical and nostalgic, evoking show posters, frontier signage, and fairground lettering. Its bold mass and decorative cut-ins make it feel confident, attention-grabbing, and slightly mischievous rather than formal.
The design appears intended to modernize a classic decorative slab tradition by pairing big, friendly silhouettes with consistent stencil-like notches for texture and personality. The goal seems to be maximum shelf impact and a distinctive, period-flavored voice while keeping letterforms clear and sturdy.
The distinctive notch details become more apparent in text settings, where they create a repeating pattern and a slightly “assembled” look. The weight and interior detailing can visually fill in at small sizes, so it reads best when given room to breathe.