Slab Contrasted Imha 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, editorial, retro, authoritative, sporty, western, impact, nostalgia, heritage, display, branding, bracketed, wedge serif, ink-trap hint, dynamic, sturdy.
A slanted, heavy display serif with pronounced slab-like serifs and clear thick–thin modulation. The letterforms show a lively, slightly condensed rhythm with wedgey, sometimes bracketed terminals that read like carved or stamped details rather than smooth book serifs. Curves are robust and rounded (notably in bowls and numerals), while joins and corners stay crisp, giving the design a strong, graphic silhouette. Spacing appears tight-to-moderate in the sample text, supporting dense headline setting without losing the distinctive serif shapes.
Best suited for headlines, subheads, posters, and branding where strong lettershape personality is desired. It also works well for vintage-leaning packaging and label design, event promos, and sports or heritage-inspired identities, while longer paragraphs may feel heavy due to its emphatic contrast and animated serif detailing.
The overall tone feels classic and punchy, mixing old-style print energy with a show-card confidence. It suggests vintage editorial and collegiate signage at once—assertive, a bit nostalgic, and designed to grab attention in short bursts of text.
The design appears intended to deliver a confident, attention-first serif for display typography, combining sturdy slab presence with italic momentum. Its shaped serifs and decorative numerals point to a goal of evoking traditional print and signage while maintaining high-impact readability at larger sizes.
Several glyphs show expressive, slightly idiosyncratic serif treatments (especially on diagonals and curved letters), adding character and a handmade, poster-like texture. The numerals are bold and decorative, with curled details that reinforce a vintage display voice.