Slab Contrasted Buto 2 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Franqueline Slab' by Sudtipos and 'Clarendon' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, magazine titles, retro, editorial, collegiate, confident, energetic, high impact, vintage flavor, sporty tone, brand presence, bracketed, ball terminals, ink traps, wedge joins, rounded corners.
A robust italic slab-serif with broad proportions, compact apertures, and a strongly right-leaning stance. Strokes show clear modulation, with heavy horizontals and slabs that read as blocky yet subtly rounded, often with bracketed joins and small notches/ink-trap-like cut-ins where strokes meet. Curves are full and weighty, counters stay relatively tight, and terminals frequently finish with soft ball or teardrop shapes, giving the forms a punchy, sculpted rhythm. Numerals and capitals share the same sturdy footprint and pronounced serif presence, maintaining an assertive texture in lines of text.
Best suited to headlines, posters, title treatments, and branding where a strong italic voice and chunky slab presence can carry the layout. It also works well for packaging and editorial openers where a dense, energetic texture is desirable, and where the distinctive terminals can add personality.
The tone feels vintage and display-forward, combining a classic editorial italic flavor with a sporty, collegiate confidence. Its heavy slabs and lively curves project energy and boldness, while the rounded details keep it approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact italic slab serif that blends vintage display cues with a sturdy, modernized construction. Emphasis is placed on bold word shapes, clear rhythm, and characterful joins and terminals to keep large text engaging and memorable.
The italic slant is consistent across the set, and the serifs remain visually dominant, producing strong horizontal emphasis in headlines. Dense word shapes and tight counters can increase darkness at smaller sizes, while larger sizes highlight the distinctive notched joins and rounded terminals.