Slab Contrasted Islo 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP, 'ITC Lubalin Graph' by ITC, 'Siseriff' by Linotype, 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry, 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether, and 'Heptal' and 'Pentay Slab' by deFharo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, text blocks, posters, packaging, sturdy, traditional, confident, collegiate, stability, readability, authority, print impact, bracketed, blocky, robust, compact, ink-trap free.
A robust slab-serif with broad, square-ended serifs and a generally even stroke color. Serifs read as firmly attached with subtle bracketing, giving joins a supported, carved-in feel rather than sharp, hairline articulation. Counters are relatively open for the weight, and curves (C, G, O) are smooth and full, while horizontals and terminals stay emphatically flat. The lowercase shows a two-storey a and g, compact shoulders, and a sturdy, utilitarian rhythm that holds up at text sizes; figures are solid and straightforward with wide, stable forms.
Well suited to editorial headlines and subheads where a strong serif voice is needed, and it can also serve for dense text blocks when a darker, more assertive color is desirable. It fits packaging, labels, and display typography that benefits from a sturdy, traditional slab-serif presence.
The overall tone is dependable and established, with a print-forward seriousness that suggests newspapers, textbooks, and institutional materials. Its heavy slabs and compact detailing add a grounded, slightly collegiate authority without feeling overly decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver a durable, high-impact slab-serif tone that remains readable in real-world printing and everyday layout. It prioritizes solid structure, clear terminals, and a consistent rhythm to support both display emphasis and practical text setting.
In continuous text the face produces a strong, even texture with clear word shapes and pronounced vertical stress. Capitals carry a signage-like presence, while the lowercase remains practical and workmanlike, balancing emphasis with legibility.