Slab Contrasted Ibru 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, tall x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, western, retro, assertive, loud, impact, display, momentum, vintage flavor, legibility, slabbed, bracketed, chunky, ink-trap hints, angled terminals.
A heavy, right-slanted slab serif with broad proportions and a compact, tightly packed rhythm. Strokes feel largely even, with only modest modulation, and the slabs are thick and squared with slight bracketing that softens joins. Many terminals are cut on angles, creating a crisp, machined look, while counters stay open despite the weight. The lowercase shows a tall x-height and simplified forms, and the numerals are bold, rounded, and highly legible at a glance.
Best suited to large-scale display uses such as headlines, posters, sports-related branding, and bold packaging where impact and momentum are desirable. It can also work for short labels, pull quotes, and signage where the strong slab structure supports quick recognition.
The overall tone is energetic and punchy, with a vintage, athletic flavor. Its italic slant and chunky slabs read as confident and promotional, evoking classic sports lettering and bold headline typography.
This design appears intended as a high-impact, italic slab serif for display typography, prioritizing assertive presence and a vintage-leaning, promotional character while keeping counters open for clarity.
Letterforms maintain a consistent forward motion, helped by angled cuts on strokes and serifs that reduce bluntness. The weight distribution and generous interior shapes help it stay readable in short bursts, while the dense texture can feel forceful in long passages.