Slab Contrasted Imsi 2 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, literary titles, packaging, classical, bookish, refined, traditional, text emphasis, editorial voice, classic revival, readable italic, slab serif, bracketed serifs, oblique stress, calligraphic, robust.
A slanted slab-serif with sturdy, bracketed serifs and a distinctly calligraphic, oblique construction. Strokes show clear thick–thin modulation, with heavier verticals and tapered joins that keep the texture lively rather than purely mechanical. The forms are generously proportioned with open counters, long-ish extenders, and a steady baseline rhythm, while terminals and serifs remain assertive and crisp. Overall spacing reads comfortable for continuous text, with a smooth, even color in paragraphs.
This font fits editorial layouts, book typography, and magazine features where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, pull quotes, or lead-ins while maintaining strong readability. It also works well for literary or heritage-flavored titling and for packaging or branding that benefits from a traditional, crafted tone.
The tone is literate and editorial, blending traditional book typography with a slightly energetic italic cadence. It feels confident and established—suited to contexts that want authority and polish without becoming overly formal or delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver an italic slab-serif that balances robustness with a humanist, pen-influenced flow—providing emphasis and personality while preserving a dependable, text-capable rhythm.
Italic capitals are structured and stable, while the lowercase carries more movement, producing a clear hierarchy in mixed-case settings. Numerals appear oldstyle-leaning in feel due to the angled, flowing construction and varied heights, reinforcing the text-forward character.