Slab Contrasted Ibsi 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Weekly' by Los Andes, 'Cyntho Next Slab' by Mint Type, 'Prelo Slab Pro' by Monotype, 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether, and 'Flamante Serif' by deFharo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, sports branding, posters, packaging, editorial display, confident, sporty, retro, punchy, assertive, attention grabbing, athletic tone, poster impact, brand presence, headline strength, bracketed, blocky, ink-trap feel, round counters, soft joins.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and compact internal counters. Serifs are thick and largely horizontal with subtly bracketed joins, giving the shapes a sturdy, carved-in look rather than a sharp geometric one. Curves are generously rounded (notably in C, G, O, and the bowls), while diagonals and terminals are cut with crisp, angled endings that keep the rhythm energetic. The overall texture is dense and dark, with small apertures and tight counterspaces that emphasize solidity and impact.
Best suited to display typography where weight and slanted momentum help lead the eye—headlines, posters, sports/club identities, and bold packaging labels. It can also work for short editorial callouts and subheads where a dense, emphatic texture is desirable, but it will feel heavy in long passages at small sizes.
The tone is bold and upbeat, with a collegiate/athletic warmth and a slightly vintage, print-poster attitude. Its slanted stance and chunky slabs read as confident and promotional—designed to grab attention and feel strong rather than delicate or formal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, athletic-leaning slab serif voice: sturdy forms, rounded bowls, and emphatic serifs combine with a consistent rightward slant to create immediate, high-energy emphasis.
Uppercase letters present a stable, headline-ready silhouette, while the lowercase stays compact and punchy, maintaining a consistent dark color in text. Numerals are similarly hefty and straightforward, matching the letterforms’ robust slabs and rounded bowls for cohesive display settings.