Slab Contrasted Ibpy 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Clavo' by Dada Studio; 'FF Kaytek Slab', 'FF Marselis Slab', and 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont; 'Sybilla Multiverse' and 'Sybilla Pro' by Karandash; 'Adagio Slab' by Machalski; and 'PF Centro Slab Press' by Parachute (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, sports branding, headlines, logos, retro, sporty, assertive, playful, headline, impact, energy, vintage display, branding, bracketed serifs, soft corners, ink-trap feel, compact counters, clubby.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad, blocky terminals and gently rounded joins that keep the forms from feeling rigid. Strokes are mostly uniform with only mild modulation, while the slab feet and top serifs read as sturdy, slightly bracketed blocks. The lowercase shows a tall x-height and compact counters, giving dense, punchy word shapes; curves (c, e, o) are full and slightly squarish, and diagonals (v, w, x) are thick and emphatic. Numerals are wide and weighty with strong presence, matching the bold texture of the letters.
Best suited to posters, headlines, and short punchy copy where its dense, bold texture can work as a visual anchor. It also fits packaging, event promotions, and sports or team-style branding where a strong, energetic slab serif is desirable.
The overall tone is confident and high-impact, with a vintage, poster-like flavor that hints at sports branding and mid-century advertising. Its chunky slabs and forward slant add energy and momentum, while the rounded detailing keeps it friendly rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a bold, italicized slab-serif voice—combining sturdy, sign-painter-like serifs with compact, high-x-height letterforms for energetic display typography.
In text settings, the heavy color and tight internal spaces create a strong rhythm that favors display sizes over long passages. The italic slant is pronounced enough to feel dynamic, but the sturdy slabs maintain a grounded baseline and clear silhouette.