Slab Contrasted Iska 2 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Oso Serif' by Adobe, 'Geometric Slabserif 703' by Bitstream, 'Magnus' by ITC, 'Hefring Slab' by Inhouse Type, 'Rude Slab ExtraCondensed' by Monotype, 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry, 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether, and 'Technotyp' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports, assertive, industrial, editorial, retro, workwear, impact, space-saving, signage, heritage, blocky, compact, sturdy, bracketed, ink-trap hints.
A compact, heavy slab serif with thick stems and square-ended, bracketed slabs that create a solid, blocky silhouette. The letterforms are tightly proportioned with relatively short extenders and a steady, upright rhythm; counters are small and the internal apertures stay controlled, which helps the design read as dense and forceful. Curves (C, G, S, 0) are rounded but contained, while joins show subtle shaping that softens the otherwise rigid geometry. Overall spacing feels firm and efficient, reinforcing the condensed, headline-ready build.
Best suited to display sizes where the thick slabs and compact proportions can deliver impact—headlines, posters, storefront graphics, and bold brand marks. It can also work for short bursts of text on packaging or labels where a strong, traditional slab presence is desired.
The tone is bold and workmanlike, evoking poster typography, industrial labeling, and vintage editorial display. Its weight and compactness project confidence and immediacy, with a slightly retro, print-forward character.
The design appears intended to provide maximum visual impact in a space-efficient width, combining a strong slab-serif backbone with controlled curves for a confident, vintage-leaning display voice.
The numerals appear robust and highly graphic, with simple, strong forms that match the uppercase’s squared structure. Lowercase maintains the same heavy color and sturdy slabs, keeping a consistent texture in mixed-case settings.