Slab Contrasted Ibta 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Rogliano' by TipoType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, editorial, confident, vintage, athletic, playful, rugged, impact, dynamism, heritage, display strength, personality, bracketed, sheared, sturdy, lively, ink-trap.
A heavy, forward-slanted slab serif with broad proportions and a compact, muscular color on the page. The serifs are thick and mostly bracketed, with a slightly sheared, energetic stance that reads as italic rather than simply oblique. Counters are relatively tight and the curves are full, giving rounds (like O/Q and o/e) a weighty, solid presence. Terminals and joins show subtle carving and wedge-like shaping that adds character without breaking overall consistency, and the numerals share the same stout, emphatic construction.
Well suited to headlines, posters, and attention-grabbing editorial typography where a strong, energetic italic voice is needed. It can also work for sports-oriented branding, labels, and packaging that benefit from a sturdy, retro-inflected slab serif presence.
The font projects a confident, vintage tone with an assertive, poster-ready voice. Its bold slabs and forward motion evoke classic athletic and editorial typography, while the slightly sculpted details keep it warm and approachable rather than strictly industrial.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a bold slab-serif framework and a dynamic italic stance, balancing sturdy structure with small sculpted details for personality. It aims to feel classic and forceful in display settings while remaining coherent across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
In text, the dense strokes and strong serif blocks create a pronounced rhythm and clear word-shapes at display sizes. The italic slant and chunky serifs give headings a sense of speed and impact, but the tight internal spaces suggest it will look best with comfortable tracking and generous line spacing when used in longer passages.