Slab Contrasted Ihpe 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Alumina' by Rafaeiro Typeiro and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, packaging, logos, athletic, retro, bold, confident, playful, impact, momentum, display clarity, brand voice, retro flavor, bracketed serifs, slab serifs, ink-trap feel, soft corners, energetic rhythm.
A very heavy, forward-leaning slab-serif with compact, sturdy letterforms and strongly bracketed, blocky serifs. Strokes stay broadly consistent with only modest modulation, creating a dense, high-impact texture, while subtly rounded joins and small notch-like cuts in tight corners add definition at display sizes. Counters are relatively tight and the overall silhouette feels robust and slightly condensed in places, with lively italic rhythm and punchy terminals that keep word shapes crisp.
Best suited for display settings such as posters, impactful headlines, sports or team-style branding, packaging, and bold logo lockups. It can work for short bursts of text in editorial callouts or captions, but the dense color and chunky serifs are most effective when given room to breathe.
The tone is assertive and energetic, evoking vintage sports and headline typography with a friendly, slightly playful edge. Its slanted stance and chunky slabs communicate momentum and confidence, reading as bold and attention-grabbing rather than delicate or formal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through thick slabs, tight counters, and a dynamic italic flow, while retaining clarity via crisp terminals and subtle corner shaping. It targets expressive, attention-first typography that reads quickly and feels energetic and robust.
The numerals match the weight and slanted construction, staying clear and sturdy with wide, stable bottoms. In longer lines, the strong serifs and dense color create a textured, poster-like cadence that benefits from generous tracking and ample line spacing to avoid crowding.