Slab Contrasted Ibnu 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, sports branding, packaging, headlines, logos, retro, sporty, assertive, playful, headline, impact, motion, vintage flavor, branding emphasis, display readability, slab serif, rounded, soft corners, compact curves, chunky.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with chunky, sculpted forms and softened corners. Strokes are broadly even with subtle modulation, and the slab terminals read as squared-off but slightly rounded, giving a carved, poster-like texture. Counters are relatively tight, apertures are modest, and the overall rhythm is punchy with short, sturdy serifs and compact joins that keep letters feeling dense and energetic.
Best suited for display typography such as posters, event graphics, sports and team-style branding, packaging callouts, and big headlines where the dense weight and italic motion can do the work. It also fits short logo wordmarks and bold promotional lines, especially when set with generous tracking or ample line spacing.
The tone is bold and upbeat, with a distinctly retro, athletic flavor. Its italic slant and blocky slabs create a sense of motion and confidence, while the rounded edges keep it friendly rather than severe. The result feels at home in settings that want loud, fun emphasis and instant impact.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a fast, energetic slant, combining slab-serif sturdiness with a softer, more approachable finish. It prioritizes bold presence and a vintage-advertising feel over fine detail, aiming to stay readable and characterful in large sizes.
Uppercase shapes are broad and stable, while the lowercase shows sturdy, simplified detailing that maintains legibility at display sizes. Numerals are similarly weighty and attention-grabbing, matching the letterforms’ compact counters and strong terminals.