Slab Contrasted Ihdi 2 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Corporative Slab' by Latinotype, 'Weekly' by Los Andes, and 'Tabac Slab' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, magazine titles, editorial, retro, confident, sporty, dramatic, impact, momentum, authority, headline strength, brand presence, bracketed, oblique, chunky, ink-trapless, display-friendly.
A heavy oblique slab serif with broad proportions and compact internal counters. Strokes read as mostly uniform with only mild modulation, while the serifs are thick, squared-off, and softly bracketed into the stems, giving a sturdy, engineered feel. Curves are generous and smooth (notably in C, G, O, and S), and joins stay clean and uncluttered. The lowercase is compact and weighty with a single-story g, a sturdy two-story-like construction in forms such as a, and short, blunt terminals that keep the texture dense and even.
Best suited to short, prominent settings where its dense color and oblique slabs can do the work: headlines, cover lines, posters, and bold pull quotes. It also fits branding and packaging that want a confident, slightly retro voice, and it holds up well for prominent numerals in pricing, dates, and promotional copy.
The overall tone is assertive and energetic, with a classic, slightly old-school flavor reminiscent of print headlines and team branding. Its strong slabs and oblique stance add urgency and momentum, while the rounded curves keep it approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong headline slab with an italicized drive—combining sturdy, print-like serifs with broad, high-impact shapes for attention-grabbing display typography.
In running text the weight produces a dark typographic color and a punchy rhythm, especially where rounded letters alternate with strong verticals. Numerals are robust and highly legible, matching the letterforms’ broad stance and thick serifs for consistent emphasis in mixed alphanumeric settings.