Slab Contrasted Bura 2 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ITC Bookman' by ITC (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, confident, vintage, sporty, punchy, impact, heritage, readability, display emphasis, bracketed, rounded, ink-trap, soft serif, compact.
A right-leaning, heavy serif design with broad proportions and pronounced slab-like serifs. Strokes show clear, moderate contrast, with thick main stems and tapered joins that keep counters open at display sizes. Serifs are generally bracketed and slightly rounded, giving the letterforms a softened, carved feel rather than a sharply geometric one. Terminals and joints often show subtle notches and shaping that reads like ink-conscious detailing, while the overall rhythm stays steady across capitals, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and short passages where a strong voice is needed, such as magazines, sports or lifestyle branding, packaging, and promotional graphics. The heavy weight and distinct serif shaping help it hold up in large sizes and make it effective for logos and wordmarks, while still remaining readable for brief editorial emphasis.
The font conveys an assertive, energetic tone with a classic, print-forward flavor. Its combination of weight, slanted posture, and softened slabs suggests confident headlines and a slightly nostalgic, sign-and-poster sensibility without feeling overly ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, attention-getting serif with a dynamic slant and softened slab details, balancing classic print cues with modern punch. Its shaping prioritizes strong silhouettes and legibility in display settings, with carefully formed joins and terminals that add character without excessive ornament.
Uppercase forms feel sturdy and headline-oriented, while the lowercase retains a readable, texty skeleton but with clearly display-weight stress. Numerals match the bold presence and share the same rounded, bracketed finishing, keeping mixed alphanumeric settings visually unified.