Slab Contrasted Ibwa 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP, 'APN Ggantija' by Alphabets Patrick Nell, 'Goodall' by Colophon Foundry, 'Brix Slab' by HVD Fonts, 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts, and 'Kheops' by Tipo Pèpel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, editorial display, sporty, retro, assertive, industrial, energetic, impact, legibility, vintage tone, headline emphasis, slab serif, bracketed serifs, rounded terminals, chunky, compact counters.
A heavy italic slab serif with blocky, bracketed serifs and broadly rounded curves. Strokes stay mostly uniform, with subtle modulation where joins and curves tighten, creating a sturdy, carved feel rather than a calligraphic one. Proportions are pragmatic and slightly compact, with firm verticals and wide, soft bowls; the numerals are robust and highly legible, matching the bold, forward-leaning rhythm.
Best suited to short-form display settings where weight and slanted momentum can do the work: headlines, posters, sports or team branding, and bold packaging callouts. It also performs well for punchy editorial subheads where a vintage-industrial slab tone is desired.
The overall tone is confident and energetic, with a vintage, workmanlike flavor. Its strong slabbiness and italic slant give it a punchy, action-oriented voice that feels at home in classic athletic, automotive, or poster-driven aesthetics.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact and legibility with a bold, italicized slab-serif structure. It balances sturdy, sign-like construction with enough rounding to feel approachable, aiming for strong attention-grabbing display typography rather than quiet text use.
The italic angle is consistent and reinforced by the squared-off slab feet and tops, which keep letterforms from becoming too fluid. Round characters (O, Q, C) maintain a thick, cushioned silhouette, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) read as solid wedges, supporting a strong headline presence.