Slab Contrasted Ibje 8 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Intermedial Slab' by Blaze Type, 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Graublau Slab Pro' by FDI, 'FF Kievit Slab' and 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont, 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts, 'Modum' by The Northern Block, and 'Bree Serif' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, sporty, retro, punchy, confident, playful, impact, motion, attention, branding, bracketed, sheared, ink-trap-like, bouncy, soft corners.
A heavy, right-slanted slab serif with compact counters and broad, rounded slabs that read as strongly bracketed and slightly tapered. Strokes are thick and mostly even, with subtle modulation and occasional ink-trap-like notches where curves and joins tighten. The design has a wide footprint and a lively rhythm, mixing firm verticals with buoyant bowls and generous, sturdy terminals. Numerals are bold and simple, matching the letterforms’ chunky, poster-ready presence.
Best suited for display typography where impact matters: headlines, posters, event graphics, and sports or team-oriented branding. The chunky slabs and strong slant also work well for packaging or logo marks that need a bold, kinetic voice, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone feels energetic and assertive, with a friendly, slightly nostalgic flavor. Its strong slant and stout slabs create a sense of motion and impact, while the rounded shaping keeps it approachable rather than severe.
Designed to deliver a forceful, italicized slab-serif voice that feels athletic and headline-driven, balancing blunt strength with rounded, friendly shaping for broad appeal in branding and promotional graphics.
Spacing appears open enough for large settings, and the italic angle is pronounced, giving headlines a forward-leaning momentum. The lowercase shows a compact, sturdy build with consistent weight, and the uppercase maintains a strong, blocky silhouette suited to attention-grabbing display use.