Slab Contrasted Ibjo 4 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Modum' by The Northern Block, 'Kheops' by Tipo Pèpel, and 'Rogliano' by TipoType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sportswear, packaging, logos, athletic, western, retro, confident, loud, impact, display, heritage, motion, signage, slabbed, bracketed, ink-trap, chunky, bouncy.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and compact counters. The serifs are stout and rectangular with slight bracketing, and many joins show small notches and wedge-like cuts that read as ink-trap detailing. Curves are round and full, terminals are blunt, and the overall rhythm is punchy with a slightly uneven, energetic texture across the line. Numerals match the letterforms with robust weight and strong, blocky silhouettes.
This font is best used for headlines, posters, and branding where strong presence and character are desired. It also suits sports-themed graphics, product packaging, and logo wordmarks that benefit from a condensed set of bold shapes and a dynamic italic slant.
The tone is bold and extroverted, mixing a sporty, headline-forward attitude with a vintage, poster-era flavor. Its chunky slabs and lively slant give it a sense of motion and impact, suited to attention-grabbing messaging rather than quiet neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a distinctive slab-serif voice, balancing robust, blocky construction with lively italic movement. The notched joins and blunt terminals suggest an emphasis on display clarity and a recognizable, vintage-leaning texture.
Uppercase forms feel sturdy and signage-like, while the lowercase introduces softer, more playful shapes that increase the sense of bounce in text. The diagonal stress and frequent interior notches create distinctive dark–light breaks that can become a defining texture at larger sizes.