Slab Contrasted Ibko 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bandera' by AndrijType, 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'FF Kievit Slab' and 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont, 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'Kheops' by Tipo Pèpel, 'Kondolarge' by TypeK, and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, packaging, merch, western, athletic, retro, bold, energetic, impact, motion, vintage flavor, signage, branding, bracketed, chunky, rounded, ink-trap, tapered.
A heavy, forward-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and chunky, tightly integrated serifs. Strokes are mostly even and robust, with subtle modulation and softened corners that keep the shapes from feeling rigid. Serifs read as thick wedges with slight bracketing, giving terminals a stamped, poster-like finish. Counters are compact and apertures tend toward closed forms, emphasizing dense silhouettes and strong word shapes; numerals match the same blocky, slanted construction.
Best suited to large-scale typography where impact and personality matter—posters, headlines, and identity work for sports, events, or bold retail brands. It also works well on packaging and merchandise where strong silhouettes and a dynamic slant help type hold up against busy layouts or textured backgrounds.
The overall tone is confident and punchy, combining a vintage, display-first attitude with a sporty, headline-driven energy. Its slanted stance and thick slabs suggest motion and impact, lending a classic Americana and scoreboard flavor without feeling overly ornate.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver maximum presence with a strong italic push, combining hefty slabs and compact counters to create a durable, attention-grabbing display voice. The aim is legibility at a distance and a distinctly bold, vintage-leaning character for branding and short-form text.
The design shows a consistent slant across caps, lowercase, and figures, with compact internal space that benefits from generous tracking at larger sizes. The lowercase maintains sturdy, simplified constructions (single-story forms where applicable) that reinforce the bold, sign-painted feel.