Slab Contrasted Ibja 6 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'FF Kievit Slab' by FontFont, 'CamingoSlab' and 'Rooney' by Jan Fromm, 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts, and 'Modum' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, logos, packaging, sporty, retro, punchy, confident, advertising, impact, motion, brand presence, display readability, vintage cues, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap, compact, angular.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and a compact, punchy silhouette. Strokes are sturdy with only mild modulation, paired with chunky, bracketed slabs that read clearly at display sizes. Terminals and joins show slightly sculpted transitions that add a subtly cut, almost ink-trap-like feel in tight corners, while counters stay relatively open for such a dense weight. The overall rhythm is energetic and forward, with firm verticals, rounded bowls, and a consistently bold, poster-ready color.
Best suited to large-scale typography such as headlines, posters, sports branding, and bold promotional materials where the heavy slabs and italic momentum can carry the message. It can also work for logo wordmarks and packaging that benefit from a retro, high-impact look, especially when set with generous spacing and short line lengths.
The tone is assertive and lively, with a sporty, vintage flavor that feels at home in headlines and bold statements. Its italic slant and thick slabs give it a sense of motion and confidence, suggesting classic signage and athletic branding rather than quiet editorial text.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a dynamic, slanted slab-serif voice—combining sturdy, sign-like construction with a lively, attention-grabbing rhythm for display typography.
In the sample text, the dense weight and substantial serifs create strong word shapes and a pronounced horizontal presence. The numerals match the same chunky, display-forward construction, keeping the texture consistent across mixed copy.