Slab Contrasted Ispa 2 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Good' by FontFont and 'Stymie' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, signage, poster, vintage, athletic, western, industrial, impact, heritage, space-saving, authority, blocky, condensed, bracketed, wedge serifs, ink-trap feel.
A condensed, heavy slab-serif with pronounced bracketed serifs and subtly flared terminals that create a sturdy, carved look. Strokes show noticeable thick–thin modulation for a slab, with tight internal counters and compact apertures that keep the texture dense. Capitals are tall and commanding, while the lowercase maintains a straightforward, workmanlike structure with robust stems and a fairly even, upright rhythm across lines. Numerals match the heavy, compressed proportions and sit confidently on the baseline, supporting strong vertical emphasis in setting.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and bold editorial callouts where a compact width and strong serif structure help maximize impact in limited horizontal space. It also fits branding and packaging that benefits from a heritage or workwear feel, as well as signage and sports-inspired identities that need immediate legibility and authority.
The tone is bold and assertive, evoking vintage poster typography, athletic/collegiate signage, and frontier or industrial display lettering. Its dense color and condensed width give it a punchy, no-nonsense presence suited to attention-grabbing messages.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a narrow footprint by combining condensed proportions with heavy slabs and controlled contrast. It aims to reference traditional display serifs used in posters and signage while maintaining a consistent, rugged rhythm across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.
Spacing appears intentionally tight, producing a dark, continuous typographic color that reads best at display sizes. Curves are controlled and slightly squared-off, and the serif shaping adds a crafted, stamped quality that reinforces the font’s historic and sign-painting associations.