Slab Contrasted Buda 2 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, packaging, book covers, vintage, confident, warm, crafted, display impact, classic voice, print texture, expressive emphasis, brand character, bracketed, softened, robust, lively, ink-trap-like.
A sturdy, right-leaning serif with prominent slab-like terminals and softly bracketed joins. Strokes show clear modulation, with thick verticals and comparatively lighter connecting strokes, producing a firm rhythm without feeling mechanical. The serif treatment is assertive yet rounded at the edges, and several letters feature subtle hooked or cupped terminals that add movement. Counters are moderately open, the lowercase has a flowing, slightly calligraphic texture, and numerals follow the same weighty, sculpted construction.
Best suited to display and short-to-medium text where its weight, contrast, and italic energy can carry a message—magazine headlines, pull quotes, book covers, and bold editorial titling. It can also work well on packaging or branding where a vintage-leaning, crafted serif voice is desirable.
The tone is classic and confident with a distinctly old-style, print-forward flavor. Its italic slant and shaped terminals give it a lively, human cadence that feels editorial and slightly nostalgic rather than austere. Overall it reads as assertive and personable—designed to be noticed while staying legible.
Likely intended as an impactful italic serif for attention-grabbing typography that still retains traditional proportions and readable letterforms. The design balances strong slab-like serifs with softened, humanist shaping to deliver a classic yet lively texture in use.
Uppercase forms feel more formal and monumental, while the lowercase introduces more character through curved entries, ear-like details, and softer joins. The font maintains a consistent heft across letters and figures, and the italic angle is strong enough to add energy without turning into a script.