Slab Contrasted Ihja 2 is a bold, very wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, editorial titles, sporty, editorial, retro, assertive, energetic, impact, momentum, authority, display, slab serif, bracketed serifs, oblique, ink-trap feel, sturdy.
A heavy, oblique slab-serif with compact counters and a forward-leaning stance. Strokes read mostly sturdy and even, with subtle modulation and pronounced slab terminals that are often slightly bracketed, giving joins a carved, chiseled feel. The letterforms are broad and punchy, with tight apertures and a dense, impactful texture in text. Curves are firm rather than soft, and several joins and notches create an ink-trap-like crispness at stress points, helping the bold forms stay legible.
Best suited for headlines and short blocks where a bold, slanted slab voice can carry the composition—posters, sports branding, packaging callouts, and editorial titles. It can also work for impactful subheads or pull quotes, especially where a strong, forward motion is desirable.
The overall tone is confident and high-impact, combining a classic slab-serif authority with a dynamic, sports-like slant. It feels energetic and promotional—more about presence and momentum than delicacy—while still retaining an editorial seriousness typical of robust serifs.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a brisk, italicized drive while preserving the grounded authority of slab serifs. Its broad proportions, dense texture, and emphatic terminals suggest a focus on display communication—clear, loud, and unmistakably confident.
In running text the strong oblique angle and heavy slabs create a fast rhythm and a slightly compressed, poster-like color. Numerals and capitals appear designed to hold their shape at display sizes, with emphatic horizontals and sturdy curves that keep the style consistent across the set.