Slab Contrasted Ihvo 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, signage, western, playful, vintage, rustic, bold, attention grabbing, retro flavor, rustic character, display impact, bracketed, flared, wedge serif, soft corners, lively rhythm.
A slanted, slab-serif display face with chunky, bracketed serifs and subtly flared terminals. Strokes show noticeable contrast, with heavy stems paired with lighter joins and tapered curves, giving the letters a carved, slightly hand-cut feel. The forms are compact and sturdy, with rounded inner counters and uneven, lively detailing that creates a gently irregular texture across words. Numerals and lowercase maintain the same energetic, tilted construction, reinforcing a strong, poster-friendly silhouette.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, headlines, storefront-style signage, and packaging where a bold, vintage-leaning voice is desired. It can also work for short brand marks or event titles, especially when aiming for a Western, rustic, or retro editorial mood.
The overall tone feels old-time and folksy, with a clear nod to frontier and woodtype traditions. Its jaunty slant and emphatic serifs add warmth and personality, making text feel spirited and informal rather than strictly formal or corporate.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust, characterful slab-serif with a classic woodtype flavor and an italicized, energetic stance. Its contrast and bracketed slabs prioritize impact and personality over neutral text utility.
The sample text shows a dark, attention-grabbing color at larger sizes, where the tapered strokes and bracketed slabs become part of the character. In longer lines, the animated shapes add charm but can also create a busy texture, suggesting it’s most effective when given space and size.