Slab Contrasted Ibpa 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gritty Retro' by Timelesstype Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, sports branding, headlines, packaging, logotypes, athletic, retro, punchy, urgent, headliner, impact, motion, display, retro branding, sturdy legibility, blocky, wedge-serifed, ink-trap-like, compact, high-impact.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with compact, blocky letterforms and strongly bracketed, wedge-like terminals. Strokes are broadly even with subtle modulation, and many joins show small cut-ins that read like ink traps, giving counters and apertures a notched, engineered feel. The silhouette is muscular and tightly set, with rounded bowls (notably in C, O, Q) contrasted by squared-off shoulders and firm slab feet. Numerals and capitals are bold and sturdy, and the overall rhythm is dense with strong horizontal emphasis from the slabs.
Best suited for display work where impact is essential: posters, headlines, sports or event branding, bold packaging, and logo wordmarks. It can work for short subheads or callouts, but the heavy color and compact counters may feel overpowering in longer text settings.
The tone is loud, assertive, and sporty, with a distinctly vintage advertising flavor. Its forward slant and chunky slabs suggest motion and impact, evoking classic posters, team branding, and energetic headlines.
Designed to deliver maximum visual punch in an italicized slab-serif voice, combining poster-era sturdiness with practical cut-ins at joins to preserve clarity. The goal appears to be energetic, attention-grabbing typography that still holds together under very heavy stroke weight.
The italic angle is pronounced enough to create momentum while retaining a rigid, industrial structure. The notched joins and sturdy serifs help keep forms from clogging at heavy weights, but the dense color and tight interior spaces make it most comfortable at larger sizes.