Slab Contrasted Ibky 10 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clab' by Eko Bimantara (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, retro, sporty, assertive, loud, playful, attention, impact, motion, display, branding, chunky, bracketed, rounded, ink-trap, bouncy.
A heavy, right-leaning slab-serif with compact, blocky letterforms and strongly bracketed slabs that read as “cut-in” notches at many terminals. Strokes are broadly even with subtle shaping, and curves are generously rounded, giving counters a soft, inflated feel despite the mass. The italic construction is more oblique than cursive: letters stay sturdy and geometric, with lively, angular joins and a rhythmic, forward-driving baseline. Spacing appears tight-to-moderate in text, and the set shows noticeable width variation between glyphs, producing a punchy, uneven texture suited to display sizes.
Best suited for headlines and short display copy where its weight and italic motion can carry a message quickly. It works especially well for sports or event branding, promotional posters, bold packaging statements, and signage that needs strong contrast against a background. For longer paragraphs, generous size and spacing will help preserve counters and word-shape clarity.
The tone is bold and extroverted, with a classic American display energy that can feel sporty and promotional. Its chunky slabs and forward slant suggest speed and impact, while the rounded forms keep it friendly rather than severe. Overall it projects a confident, attention-grabbing voice with a retro edge.
The design appears intended as an impact-focused italic slab that combines sturdy, sign-painter-like mass with a refined, bracketed serif structure. Its goal seems to be strong shelf/standout presence with a warm, approachable texture rather than a sharp, high-precision industrial feel.
Several glyphs exhibit distinctive “notched” slab terminals and compact apertures that increase silhouette recognition at large sizes but can thicken interior spaces in dense settings. Numerals share the same stout, slanted construction, maintaining strong color consistency across mixed text.