Slab Unbracketed Ryze 2 is a bold, very wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, retro, editorial, confident, approachable, sporty, display impact, retro flavor, strong legibility, dynamic slant, slab serif, rounded corners, soft terminals, ink-trap feel, lively rhythm.
A hefty italic slab serif with broad proportions and a low-contrast, sturdy stroke build. Serifs read as blocky and square-joined, with slightly softened corners that keep the weight from feeling overly rigid. The italic slant is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, producing a forward-moving texture; curves are full and generous, and joins tend to be compact, giving many letters an ink-trap-like notch where strokes meet. Counters stay open for the weight, and the overall color on the page is dark and even, with a lively, slightly bouncy rhythm from varied letter widths and broad sidebearings.
Best suited to display settings where its wide, weighty forms and italic momentum can lead the layout—headlines, posters, cover lines, and branding. It also works well for packaging and labels that want a bold, retro-leaning voice and strong legibility at medium-to-large sizes.
The tone combines old-school sign and headline energy with a friendly, modernized softness. It feels energetic and assertive without becoming aggressive, suggesting a sporty or promotional voice that still reads as polished and editorial.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact italic slabs with a softened, contemporary finish—combining strong, square-joined serifs and wide proportions with friendly curves to stay readable and charismatic in prominent typography.
Capitals are wide and stable, with strong slab feet that emphasize horizontal structure, while the lowercase keeps a readable, workmanlike silhouette at text sizes. Numerals are similarly broad and slanted, matching the weight and presence of the letters for cohesive headline setting.