Slab Contrasted Ibba 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bluteau Slab' by DSType, 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'FF Kievit Slab' and 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont, 'Breve Slab Text' by Monotype, and 'Modum' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, retro, athletic, bold, confident, punchy, impact, vintage tone, display emphasis, brand voice, poster utility, slabbed, bracketed, inclined, compact, ink-trap-like.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with stout, bracketed terminals and a compact, blocky build. Strokes stay broadly even in thickness, with subtle modulation mostly appearing where curves meet stems. The serifs read as squared and supportive rather than delicate, giving the letters a grounded, sign-like presence. Counters are relatively tight and shapes are robust, producing a dense texture in words; the numerals match the same chunky, anchored construction for consistent color.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, poster typography, event graphics, and sports or collegiate-style branding. It can also work for packaging, labels, and signage where strong shapes and a forceful typographic voice are desirable. For longer passages, the dense texture and tight counters suggest using generous size and leading.
The overall tone is energetic and assertive, with a vintage, sports-and-posters feel. Its slanted posture adds motion and urgency, while the thick slabs keep it stable and authoritative. The result feels confident, a bit nostalgic, and designed to grab attention quickly.
This design appears intended to deliver a loud, fast, vintage-leaning voice: a sturdy slab-serif foundation combined with an italic slant for momentum. The emphasis is on bold silhouette recognition and strong word-shapes that read instantly in display contexts.
Spacing and rhythm look intentionally compact for impact, especially in all-caps and bold wordmarks. The italic angle is steady across the set, and the slab endings help maintain clarity at larger sizes where the strong silhouettes carry well.