Slab Contrasted Ibdy 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Miura Slab' by DSType; 'Peckham' and 'Weekly' by Los Andes; 'Certo', 'Egyptian Slate', and 'Prelo Slab Pro' by Monotype; and 'Pepi/Rudi' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, magazine covers, athletic, assertive, retro, editorial, punchy, impact, emphasis, display, energy, nostalgia, slab serif, bracketed serifs, ink traps, soft corners, compact counters.
A heavy, italic slab serif with broad proportions and sturdy, block-like terminals. The letterforms lean forward with a consistent slant, combining robust stems and thick, squared serifs that read as slightly bracketed and softened at joins. Curves are full and rounded with tight, controlled counters, while the overall rhythm stays stable and emphatic across capitals, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited to large sizes where its mass and italic drive can do the work: headlines, pull quotes, sports and team-oriented branding, packaging, and cover typography. It can also handle short bursts of text such as banners or subheads, where a bold, vintage-leaning emphasis is desired.
The tone is confident and energetic, with a sporty, headline-first presence. Its forward slant and chunky slabs suggest classic display typography with a contemporary, high-impact voice—more bold announcement than quiet text.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through a bold slab-serif structure paired with a dynamic italic stance. Its proportions and softened detailing aim for strong readability at display sizes while projecting an energetic, classic-meets-modern character.
Uppercase forms feel especially poster-ready, with strong horizontals and pronounced slab feet that anchor lines of text. The numerals are equally weighty and legible, matching the uppercase’s solidity and maintaining a consistent, graphic color in running settings.