Slab Contrasted Hosa 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'PF Centro Slab Press' and 'PF Centro Slab Pro' by Parachute and 'Tabac Slab' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, western, retro, sporty, punchy, playful, impact, heritage, brand voice, headline strength, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap feel, angular, compact.
A heavy, forward-slanted slab-serif with chunky, rectangular serifs and visibly bracketed joins that soften the slab-to-stem transitions. Letterforms are built from broad, confident strokes with moderate internal contrast and tight, rounded counters that keep the texture dense. The silhouettes lean on slightly notched corners and wedge-like terminals in places, giving an ink-trap-like bite at joins and cut-ins. Uppercase forms are sturdy and compact, while the lowercase shows single-storey shapes and a robust, rhythmic italic flow; figures are similarly stout with squared shoulders and strong baselines.
Best suited to display roles where impact is the priority: headlines, posters, sports or event graphics, logos, and bold packaging labels. It can work for short bursts of emphasis in editorial layouts or pull quotes, especially when set with a bit of extra spacing to keep the dense texture from closing up.
The overall tone reads bold and extroverted, with a classic poster-and-headline energy. Its slanted, slabbed construction evokes heritage signage and athletic branding, balancing ruggedness with a friendly, slightly cartooned warmth. The notched details add a lively, stamped or printed character that feels confident rather than delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact italic slab with a vintage, sign-painted sensibility—combining sturdy, blocklike construction with lively cut-ins and bracketing to keep the weight from feeling blunt. It prioritizes distinctive silhouettes and strong texture for branding and headline applications.
In text settings the face produces a dark, cohesive color with emphatic word shapes, helped by the strong serifs and pronounced slant. The tight counters and dense joins suggest it will reward generous tracking and adequate size when clarity is critical, while the distinctive notches and brackets provide strong personality in display use.