Slab Contrasted Ibpo 1 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'FF Kievit Slab' and 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont, 'CamingoSlab' by Jan Fromm, 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts, and 'Modum' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, signage, retro, sporty, confident, loud, friendly, impact, motion, headline focus, retro flavor, blocky, bracketed, heavy, chunky, compact.
A heavy, forward-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and stout, bracketed serifs that read as carved blocks at display sizes. Strokes are generally even with only mild modulation, and counters stay fairly open despite the dense weight. The italic slant is pronounced, giving the forms a dynamic, rightward push, while the slabs and terminals keep the silhouette grounded and sturdy. Overall spacing is generous enough to prevent clogging, but the texture remains dark and emphatic across lines of text.
Best suited for short-form, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, and campaign graphics where bold texture and motion are desired. It can work well for sports branding, event promotions, packaging, and storefront-style signage, especially when set large with comfortable tracking. For longer passages, it’s most effective in brief bursts (subheads, pull quotes) where its dark color and strong slanted rhythm remain an advantage.
The tone is energetic and assertive, combining a vintage poster feel with an athletic, headline-driven presence. Its strong slabbiness and steep slant create a sense of speed and impact, while the rounded joins and ample curves keep it approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in a slanted slab-serif voice—pairing sturdy, blocklike terminals with a fast, italicized posture to create bold, attention-grabbing display typography.
In the sample text, the dense weight produces a strong rhythm and high visual presence, with punctuation and numerals matching the same chunky, forward-leaning character. The design’s firmness comes more from its slab terminals and thick joins than from sharp contrast, making it feel robust and sign-painter adjacent.