Slab Contrasted Ihve 2 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kate Slab' by Monday Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, editorial, vintage, confident, sporty, assertive, impact, emphasis, retro print, headline utility, brand voice, bracketed, angled, dynamic, robust, ink-trapless.
A robust italic serif with slab-like, strongly bracketed terminals and a forward-leaning stance. Stems are heavy and confident with noticeable, steady contrast through curves and joins, while the serifs read as broad wedges that reinforce a sturdy baseline. Proportions are generously set, with wide caps and open counters that keep the texture from clogging at display sizes. The lowercase shows compact, punchy forms and a slightly springy rhythm, giving lines a lively, emphatic cadence rather than a strictly mechanical one.
Best suited for headlines, decks, and short bursts of text where its weight, slant, and slabby terminals can read clearly. It would work well in branding and packaging that wants a bold, throwback print feel, and it can also support energetic applications like sports or event graphics when used at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone feels energetic and authoritative, mixing vintage print flavor with a modern, punchy headline attitude. Its slanted posture and chunky serifs add momentum and a sense of urgency, while the broad shapes communicate confidence and impact.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact italic emphasis with a sturdy slab-serif foundation, balancing strong display presence with enough openness to remain legible in short paragraphs. Its shapes suggest a goal of evoking classic print and signage while keeping the rhythm brisk and contemporary.
The numerals and capitals carry a strong, poster-friendly presence, and the italic angle is consistent across the set, producing a cohesive sweep in continuous text. The heavy serifs and bold joins create a distinctive silhouette that stands out in short phrases and titling.