Slab Contrasted Ihwi 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dean Slab' by Blaze Type, 'Etelka Slab' by Storm Type Foundry, and 'Gintona Slab' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, assertive, retro, sporty, editorial, headline-ready, impact, emphasis, display, heritage, energy, slab-serif, bracketed, ink-trap-like, compact, punchy.
A heavy, forward-slanted slab serif with broad proportions and strongly bracketed serifs. Strokes show clear, controlled modulation, with thick verticals and tightened joins that create subtle ink-trap-like notches in places (notably at interior corners and where serifs meet stems). Counters are relatively open for the weight, and terminals are crisp and squared, giving the letters a firm, engineered silhouette. Overall spacing feels tight and energetic, producing a dark, confident texture in lines of text.
This font is well suited to headlines, short editorial standfirsts, posters, and prominent callouts where strong emphasis is needed. It can work effectively in branding and packaging that aims for a classic, promotional look, and in sports or event graphics that benefit from a forceful, energetic voice. For longer text, it performs best at larger sizes with ample leading.
The tone is bold and emphatic with a vintage, print-forward flavor. Its slanted stance and chunky slabs read as dynamic and competitive, while the sturdy construction adds a dependable, no-nonsense character. The result feels simultaneously classic and promotional—suited to attention-grabbing messaging rather than quiet reading.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through weight, slab structure, and a decisive italic slant, balancing rugged, print-like details with legibility at display sizes. Its bracketed slabs and controlled contrast suggest a goal of combining traditional slab-serif authority with modern, attention-first styling.
The italic rhythm is pronounced and consistent across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, helping long lines maintain momentum. Numerals appear robust and display-oriented, matching the heavy color and slab structure of the letters. The font’s dense texture benefits from generous line spacing when set in paragraphs.