Slab Contrasted Ibvi 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Shemekia' by Areatype, 'FF Marselis Slab' and 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont, 'Prelo Slab Pro' by Monotype, and 'Kheops' by Tipo Pèpel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logo design, athletic, confident, retro, punchy, rugged, impact, movement, ruggedness, retro branding, display strength, slab-serif, bracketed, ink-trap, forward-leaning, dense.
A heavy, forward-leaning slab serif with compact, muscular letterforms and strongly bracketed slabs. Strokes are broadly consistent in weight, with subtle modulation and softened joins that read as slightly ink-trapped in tight corners. Counters are relatively small and apertures are somewhat closed, giving the face a dense, high-impact texture in text. The italic slant is steady and deliberate, with stout terminals and a slightly condensed rhythm across both cases and numerals.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where a strong, slanted voice is needed. It works well for sports identity, apparel/workwear-inspired graphics, and packaging that benefits from a sturdy, vintage-leaning slab serif. For paragraphs, it’s most comfortable at larger sizes where the dense interior spaces stay clear.
The overall tone feels assertive and energetic, with a sporty, poster-ready presence. Its sturdy slabs and compact shapes evoke a vintage Americana and workwear sensibility, while the pronounced italic angle adds urgency and motion. The result is bold and confident rather than delicate or formal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through weight, bracketed slabs, and a consistent italic drive, combining a classic slab-serif backbone with a more contemporary, energetic stance. It prioritizes bold readability and a distinctive, athletic texture over fine detail or airiness.
The lowercase shows a robust, simplified construction with strong vertical emphasis, and the numerals match the same blocky, sign-like weight and footprint. In longer setting, the tight counters and strong slabs create a dark color that favors display sizes and short bursts of text.