Slab Contrasted Ibme 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Weekly' by Los Andes, 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype, and 'Pepi/Rudi' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, editorial, confident, retro, industrial, collegiate, loud, impact, emphasis, vintage feel, branding, slab-serif, bracketed, chunky, compact, heavy.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and compact counters. Strokes are sturdy with only mild modulation, and the slab terminals read as firmly bracketed on many letters, producing a dense, blocky texture. Lowercase forms are robust and slightly condensed in their apertures, while the numerals share the same thick, stable construction for strong consistency in display settings.
Best suited to headlines, posters, labels, and branding where a strong, high-impact typographic voice is needed. It can work for short editorial callouts or subheads, especially when paired with a calmer text face and given extra spacing for clarity.
The overall tone is bold and assertive, with a vintage, print-forward attitude reminiscent of sports, posters, and old-school advertising. Its slanted stance adds urgency and motion, giving headlines a punchy, confident voice.
Designed to deliver maximum impact with a sturdy slab-serif framework and an energetic slant. The letterforms prioritize presence and immediacy, aiming for a classic, print-inspired feel that holds up in bold, attention-grabbing typography.
At text sizes the combination of tight internal spaces and heavy slabs can darken quickly, so it tends to favor short lines and generous tracking/leading. The italic angle is evident across both cases, helping maintain rhythm and emphasis in display compositions.