Slab Contrasted Dipi 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Polyphonic' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, retro, athletic, western, punchy, confident, impact, vintage display, brand voice, motion, ruggedness, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap cuts, rounded terminals, compact apertures.
A heavy, forward-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and tightly packed internal counters. Strokes show noticeable thick–thin modulation, while the serifs read as chunky, bracketed slabs that often end in angled, wedge-like cuts. Curves are full and slightly squared-off, giving rounds a sturdy, pressed feel; joins and terminals include small notches and chamfered details that add texture and bite. Overall spacing and rhythm favor dense, impactful word shapes, with a consistent italic slant and emphatic, poster-ready silhouette.
This font is best suited to headlines, posters, signage, and branding where a loud, vintage-leaning voice is desirable. It works particularly well for sports, event promotions, and packaging that benefits from a rugged, high-impact display style. For longer passages, it’s likely strongest in short bursts—subheads, callouts, and pull quotes—where its density and detailing can be appreciated.
The tone is bold and showy, evoking vintage display typography with a sporty, old-west/rodeo edge. Its energetic slant and carved details create a sense of motion and bravado, making it feel assertive and attention-seeking rather than neutral or restrained.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through thick slabs, a pronounced slant, and distinctive cut terminals that create a carved, energetic texture. It aims for a classic display feel with a rugged, promotional character that reads quickly and commands attention.
Letterforms lean on strong slabs and compact apertures, which reinforces darkness and punch at larger sizes. The carved terminal cuts and occasional notch-like details become a defining texture in headings, but can make small-size text feel busy and heavy.