Slab Contrasted Ibky 12 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Goodall' by Colophon Foundry, 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry, and 'Museo Slab' by exljbris (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, retro, sporty, punchy, confident, editorial, impact, motion, retro branding, headline strength, slab serif, bracketed, soft corners, heavy weight, ink trap-like.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and tightly packed counters that create a dense, impactful texture. Strokes are largely even, with only subtle modulation, while the serifs read as thick, blunt slabs with gentle bracketing and slightly softened joins. Curves are compact and rounded, and many terminals feel clipped or notched, giving the forms a carved, poster-ready crispness. Overall spacing and rhythm favor bold word shapes and strong horizontal emphasis rather than delicate detail.
Best suited to display work where bold presence is required: headlines, posters, event graphics, and brand marks that want a strong vintage or sporty voice. It also works well for packaging and promotional layouts, especially when set in short lines or punchy phrases where the dense forms can read clearly.
The tone is bold and assertive with a distinctly retro, athletic flavor—more headline and signage than quiet reading. Its slanted stance and chunky slabs convey momentum and confidence, evoking vintage sports graphics, classic advertising, and attention-grabbing display typography.
The design appears intended as a high-impact italic slab serif for attention-first typography, combining blocky slabs and broad letterforms with a dynamic forward slant. It prioritizes a compact, energetic word silhouette that stays cohesive in large, bold settings.
In the sample text the heavy mass holds together well at large sizes, where the small internal counters and tight apertures become a deliberate part of the style. The numerals match the letters in weight and slant, supporting consistent, emphatic settings for scoreboards, pricing, or short callouts.