Slab Contrasted Ihhy 2 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, sports branding, retro, sporty, assertive, friendly, playful, impact, nostalgia, motion, branding, emphasis, bracketed, rounded, swashy, bouncy, compact serifs.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with prominent bracketed slabs and rounded joins that soften the mass of the strokes. Letterforms show a lively, slightly bouncy rhythm with curved terminals and occasional swash-like shaping, especially in lowercase. Counters are relatively open for the weight, and the contrast is noticeable but secondary to the overall blocky silhouette. Numerals follow the same energetic, slightly calligraphic slant, with curved entry/exit strokes and sturdy feet.
Best suited to display settings where impact and personality matter—posters, bold headlines, team or event branding, and packaging titles. It can also work for short subheads or callouts where a retro, energetic tone is desired, but the weight and lively shapes make it less appropriate for long reading text.
The font reads bold and upbeat, mixing athletic signage energy with a nostalgic, mid-century flavor. Its slanted stance and chunky slabs give it momentum and confidence, while the rounded detailing keeps it approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact slab serif that feels fast and expressive, combining sturdy, sign-painter-like slabs with an italicized, energetic flow. It aims for strong presence and memorable word shapes, prioritizing character and momentum over neutrality.
Uppercase forms feel compact and emphatic, while the lowercase introduces more motion through curved strokes and soft, teardrop-like details in places. The overall texture is dense and punchy, producing strong word shapes and a distinctly branded look at display sizes.