Slab Contrasted Ibpi 4 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, 'DIN Next Slab' by Monotype, 'Metronic Slab Narrow' by Mostardesign, 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry, and 'Eigerdals Slab' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, retro, loud, energetic, confident, impact, motion, retro display, sturdy emphasis, headline clarity, slab-serif, oblique, bracketed serifs, rounded joins, chunky.
A heavy, oblique slab-serif with compact, blocky forms and broad, bracketed serifs that read as integrated “feet” rather than delicate terminals. Curves are generously rounded and corners are softly eased, giving the black shapes a smooth, molded feel despite the strong mass. Counters tend toward tight apertures (notably in letters like a, e, s), while bowls (B, P, R, 6, 8, 9) stay full and sturdy. The stroke rhythm is largely even, with subtle shaping and mild modulation appearing mostly through the angled stress and the way slabs flare into stems. Spacing looks built for impact: dense, assertive letters that maintain clear silhouettes at display sizes.
Best suited to display work where strong color and immediate readability are priorities: posters, bold headlines, sports and team-style branding, event promotions, and packaging callouts. It can also work for short subheads or pull quotes where the energetic slant and chunky slabs add emphasis, but its dense weight and tight apertures favor larger sizes over long-form text.
The overall tone is bold and extroverted, with a vintage, sign-painter energy that suggests motion and immediacy. Its oblique stance and thick slabs add a punchy, competitive feel, evoking classic athletics, headlines, and promotional typography. The softness in the curves keeps it approachable rather than harsh, balancing toughness with a friendly, throwback warmth.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif voice—combining sturdy, bracketed serifs with an oblique, fast-moving stance. It prioritizes recognizable silhouettes, compact counters, and consistent heft to create a loud, durable typographic texture that feels at home in vintage-inspired and athletic display contexts.
Uppercase forms are wide and stable with prominent slabs, while lowercase is compact and utilitarian, leaning toward simplified, punchy shapes (single-storey a and g). Numerals match the letterforms’ heft, with rounded, filled-in forms and strong diagonals on 2, 4, and 7 that keep figures readable in bold settings. The italic slant is consistent across letters and numbers, reinforcing a continuous forward rhythm in text lines.