Slab Contrasted Ibpi 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, 'CamingoSlab' by Jan Fromm, 'DIN Next Slab' by Monotype, 'Metronic Slab Narrow' by Mostardesign, and 'Eigerdals Slab' and 'Sancoale Slab' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logotypes, athletic, editorial, retro, assertive, sporty, impact, emphasis, momentum, brand punch, retro sport, slab serif, bracketed, blocky, compact, angular.
A heavy italic slab serif with compact proportions and a strong rightward slant. Strokes are robust and mostly even, with short, squared slab terminals that read as bracketed in places and sharply cut in others. The letterforms feel slightly condensed and tightly engineered, with sturdy bowls, firm horizontals, and chunky joins that create a dense, poster-like color. Counters stay fairly open despite the weight, and the numerals match the same solid, blocky construction for consistent texture in mixed settings.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and short blocks of display text where weight and slant can do the work of emphasis. It also fits sports branding, apparel-style graphics, packaging callouts, and bold logotypes that need a compact, energetic presence.
The overall tone is bold and energetic, with a sporty, headline-forward voice. Its slanted, muscular shapes evoke vintage athletic graphics and impactful editorial titling, projecting urgency and confidence rather than delicacy.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact display typography with a sporty, vintage-leaning slab serif attitude. Its heavy build and italic momentum aim to maximize emphasis and directional energy while maintaining sturdy, legible shapes.
The italic angle and strong slabs create pronounced directional rhythm across words, producing a forward-driving line. The design favors clarity at larger sizes, where the crisp slab cuts and tight, compact forms read as intentional and graphic.