Slab Contrasted Ibmu 11 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Goodall' by Colophon Foundry, 'Publica Slab' by FaceType, 'Nomos Slab' by Identity Letters, 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry, and 'Museo Slab' by exljbris (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, retro, assertive, bold, dynamic, impact, motion, display, branding, headline strength, slab serif, bracketed, oblique, chunky, compact counters.
A heavy, obliqued slab serif with blocky, bracketed serifs and rounded joins that keep the shapes cohesive at large sizes. Strokes are thick and steady with subtle modulation, while counters stay relatively tight, giving the letters a dense, punchy texture. The forms lean strongly forward, with sturdy horizontals and squared terminals that read cleanly in all-caps and remain consistent through the lowercase and numerals.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of copy where the bold, slanted slabs can carry personality—posters, sports or team-themed branding, packaging, and attention-grabbing signage. It can work for subheads and pull quotes, but the dense weight and tight counters make it more effective at display sizes than in long text.
The overall tone is energetic and extroverted, with a sporty, vintage advertising feel. Its forward slant and chunky slabs create a sense of speed and confidence, leaning toward classic display typography rather than quiet editorial neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, confident slab-serif voice with a pronounced forward motion, pairing classic slab-serif construction with an advertising-ready, high-impact stance.
The glyph set shown emphasizes strong silhouettes and simplified interior spaces; round letters (like O/o) stay full and weighty, while diagonals (like V/W/X) maintain a firm, uniform presence. Numerals match the same robust, slanted construction, supporting headline-style settings where impact matters.