Slab Contrasted Ihka 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bodoni Egyptian Pro' by Shinntype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, editorial display, athletic, retro, punchy, confident, editorial, impact, speed, brand voice, display emphasis, retro modernity, bracketed slabs, ink traps, rounded terminals, compact caps, lively rhythm.
This typeface is a heavy italic slab serif with broad, blocky serifs and a strongly forward-leaning stance. Strokes are sturdy and mostly even, with subtle contrast and generous curves that keep counters open despite the weight. The serifs read as squared and supportive, often slightly bracketed, and the joins show small notches/ink-trap-like cuts that sharpen inner corners and improve separation at tight angles. Uppercase forms feel compact and powerful, while lowercase shows a more varied, lively silhouette with single-storey shapes and pronounced descenders, creating an energetic texture in text.
Best suited to display settings where impact and momentum are needed: headlines, poster typography, sports or team-style branding, and bold packaging callouts. It also works for editorial features and pull quotes when you want a compact, emphatic italic that stays sturdy at larger sizes.
The overall tone is bold and assertive with a distinctly retro flavor, like classic sports branding or mid‑century advertising. Its strong slabbing and italic motion convey speed and emphasis, producing a confident, attention-grabbing voice that feels energetic rather than formal.
The design appears intended to blend the solidity of slab serifs with the urgency of an italic, producing a fast, punchy display face that remains robust and legible. Details like the notched joins and rounded curves suggest a focus on clarity and character in heavy, high-impact settings.
Numerals are weighty and display-oriented, with curving forms and clear differentiation at a glance. The italic angle is consistent and pronounced, and the heavier serifed structure helps maintain readability in short bursts while creating a dense, rhythmic color in longer lines.