Slab Contrasted Ihku 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial display, vintage, confident, sporty, assertive, playful, attention, retro flavor, bold branding, energetic display, bracketed, soft corners, ink-trap feel, rounded terminals, compact counters.
A very heavy, right-leaning serif with thick, blocky serifs that read as slab-like, softened by noticeable bracketing and rounded corners. Strokes are robust and mostly even, with subtle modulation that shows more clearly in curved forms and at joins. The letterforms are wide with generous horizontal presence, and many terminals end in slightly bulbous, teardrop-like shapes that add a hand-cut, inked texture. Lowercase shows a sturdy, compact construction with round bowls and a single-storey a and g, while the numerals are equally weighty and high-impact.
Best suited for display use where weight and personality are an advantage: headlines, posters, cover lines, and bold editorial callouts. It can also work well for branding and packaging that wants a vintage-leaning, high-impact voice, especially when set large enough to showcase the rounded details and terminal shapes.
The overall tone is bold and attention-getting, with a retro, poster-like energy. Its italic slant and chunky serifs create a sense of motion and confidence, giving it a sporty, headline-forward character. The softened details keep it from feeling harsh, adding a friendly, slightly playful warmth.
This design appears intended as a punchy, retro-leaning display serif that combines slab-like sturdiness with softened, inked details. The goal seems to be maximum impact and legibility at large sizes while retaining a distinctive, friendly signature through rounded terminals and bracketing.
In text, the dark color and broad shapes create strong texture and presence, while the rounded/bracketed serif connections help maintain a cohesive rhythm across lines. The distinctive curled/ball-like terminals in several letters give the design a recognizable signature, especially at larger sizes.