Slab Contrasted Ibne 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bluteau Slab' by DSType; 'Clavo' by Dada Studio; 'FF Kaytek Slab', 'FF Marselis Slab', and 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont; 'Aptifer Slab' by Linotype; 'Adagio Slab' by Machalski; and 'PF Centro Slab Press' by Parachute (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, retro, sporty, boisterous, confident, friendly, impact, motion, nostalgia, display, soft corners, bracketed serifs, ink-trap feel, chunky, bouncy.
A heavy, right-slanted slab serif with chunky, bracketed serifs and largely low-contrast strokes. The letterforms feel slightly compressed and compact, with rounded joins and softened terminals that keep the mass from feeling rigid. Counters are generous for the weight, while apertures are somewhat tightened, producing a dense, punchy texture. Curves and diagonals show subtle shaping that gives an almost ink-trap or carved quality in spots, contributing to a rugged, poster-ready silhouette.
Best suited to display applications where impact and motion are desirable: headlines, posters, identity marks, apparel graphics, and bold packaging. It can also work for short callouts or subheads when you want a confident, vintage-leaning slab voice, but the dense color makes it less ideal for extended small-size text.
The overall tone is energetic and throwback, with a playful toughness that reads as sporty and attention-grabbing. It balances classic slab authority with a friendly, bouncy rhythm, making it feel lively rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch with an italic-forward sense of speed, pairing stout slab serifs with softened shaping to stay approachable. Its proportions and sturdy detailing suggest a focus on branding and headline work that needs a retro-sport or editorial poster flavor.
The italic angle and thick serifs create strong directional flow across words, and the heavy weight produces a dark color that benefits from ample spacing and larger sizes. Numerals and caps share the same sturdy, athletic presence, supporting headline-forward typography.