Slab Contrasted Ibho 11 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP, 'Intermedial Slab' by Blaze Type, 'Clab' by Eko Bimantara, and 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, packaging, signage, confident, retro, sporty, headline, punchy, impact, brand voice, nostalgia, emphasis, legibility, chunky, bracketed, rounded, ink-trap, compact.
A heavy, right-leaning slab-serif with broad proportions and stout, squared-off serifs that often show gentle bracketing. Strokes are thick and steady with only modest modulation, and the joins and corners are slightly softened, giving the forms a dense, poster-ready color. Counters are fairly open for the weight, while terminals and serifs create a rhythmic, blocky texture across lines. The figures match the alphabet’s muscular build, with bold, simplified shapes that read best at larger sizes.
Best suited for headlines and short-form typography where impact matters: posters, event promos, sports and team branding, bold packaging labels, and large-format signage. In text blocks it can work for brief callouts or pull quotes, but its dense color and strong serif rhythm favor display sizes and moderate line lengths.
The overall tone feels assertive and energetic, with a vintage display attitude reminiscent of classic advertising and athletic or collegiate lettering. Its strong slabbiness and forward slant add urgency and momentum, making it feel bold, friendly, and attention-seeking rather than delicate or formal.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a familiar, heritage slab-serif voice, combining sturdy construction with an energetic slant for emphasis. It aims to be a dependable display workhorse for branding and promotional typography where legibility and punch need to coexist.
The italics are integrated as a true slanted design rather than a simple shear, with letterforms that maintain sturdy footing and consistent spacing. The heavy weight and pronounced serifs create a strong horizontal emphasis, so tighter settings can look especially dark and impactful.