Slab Contrasted Ibde 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Karbid Slab' by FontFont, 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'Sanchez' and 'Sanchez Slab' by Latinotype, 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype, and 'Metronic Slab Pro' by Mostardesign (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports titles, retro, assertive, sporty, editorial, impact, attention, vintage flavor, forward motion, slab serif, bracketed serifs, heavy weight, rounded joins, soft corners.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with substantial, blocky serifs and gently rounded joins that keep the mass from feeling rigid. Strokes are broadly even but with enough shaping at curves and terminals to add a subtle, contrasted rhythm. The letterforms are wide and sturdy, with open counters and a compact, punchy silhouette; curves are full and slightly squashed, and straight strokes end in confident slab terminals. Numerals match the bold texture, with rounded forms and strong horizontal slabs that maintain an even, poster-ready color.
Best suited to display sizes where its heavy slabs and bold slant can carry impact—headlines, posters, title cards, and brand marks. It also works well for packaging and promotional graphics that benefit from a vintage-meets-sport tone and strong shelf presence; for longer paragraphs, it’s more effective as a punchy accent than as body text.
The overall tone is bold and energetic, with a distinctly retro, headline-driven personality. Its slanted, chunky forms read as confident and slightly playful, evoking sports, vintage advertising, and attention-grabbing editorial display.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum emphasis with a classic slab-serif backbone, combining a strong, poster-like texture with an italicized forward motion. It prioritizes immediacy and recognizability in display settings while keeping shapes rounded enough to feel approachable.
In text, the dense weight and strong serifs create a prominent horizontal emphasis, while the consistent slant helps lines flow as a unified block. The design’s softness at corners and bowls prevents the heavy forms from becoming harsh, supporting short bursts of reading despite the intense typographic color.