Slab Contrasted Jeho 2 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Imperio' by Juan I. Siwak (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, industrial, vintage, authoritative, athletic, western, space saving, high impact, heritage look, signage strength, chiseled, square, blocky, angular, compressed.
A compressed, heavy display face built from squared stems and tight internal counters, with slab-like terminals that read as blunt and architectural. Curves are minimal and often faceted, producing octagonal bowls and clipped joins. The stroke rhythm is predominantly vertical and monolinear at a glance, with subtle contrast expressed through thicker main strokes and firm, rectilinear serifs. Spacing is compact and the overall texture forms dense, dark columns, while the numerals and capitals maintain consistent, rigid proportions.
Best suited to headlines, titles, and brand marks where condensed, high-impact letterforms help fit more characters into limited space. It also works well on packaging, labels, and signage that benefit from a sturdy, vintage-industrial voice, especially at medium to large sizes.
The tone is bold and declarative, evoking utilitarian signage and heritage printing. Its angular, chiseled details add a rugged, old-time character that feels both industrial and slightly western, projecting strength and tradition more than softness or neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a compact footprint, combining slab-like terminals with faceted, geometric shaping for a durable, heritage-forward display style. It prioritizes strong silhouette and uniformity across the alphabet for confident branding and attention-grabbing typography.
Distinctive notch-like cuts and straightened curves give many glyphs a carved, stencil-adjacent feel without fully breaking strokes. The narrow set width increases vertical emphasis and can amplify impact in short lines, while extended text blocks become visually intense due to the dark color and compact spacing.