Slab Contrasted Buza 2 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Lagom' by Fenotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, packaging, confident, vintage, bookish, rugged, impact, heritage, readability, warmth, authority, bracketed, calligraphic, soft terminals, lively, chunky.
A robust italic serif with pronounced, slab-like serifs and clear bracket transitions into the stems. Strokes show noticeable modulation, with heavier verticals and thinner connecting strokes, giving the letters a lively, slightly calligraphic rhythm rather than a purely mechanical slab feel. Proportions are generously set with broad capitals and open counters; curves are full and rounded, and terminals often finish with soft, teardrop-like shaping. The overall texture is dark and steady in text, with a forward slant and firm baseline presence.
Well-suited to headlines, subheads, and short paragraphs where a strong italic voice is desirable. It can add character to editorial layouts, book covers, posters, and brand or packaging applications that benefit from a vintage-leaning, authoritative serif with ample presence.
The font reads as confident and somewhat nostalgic, evoking classic editorial and packaging typography with a practical, hardworking tone. Its italic energy and chunky serifs add warmth and momentum, balancing seriousness with approachability.
The design appears intended to deliver an emphatic italic serif with slab-like strength, combining sturdy serifs with a more human, modulated stroke to stay expressive in display sizes while remaining coherent in text.
The uppercase forms feel assertive and structured, while the lowercase introduces more fluidity through rounded joins and softer terminals, creating a pleasing contrast in voice across cases. Numerals match the italic flow and weight, maintaining the same sturdy, high-ink character for display and short text settings.