Slab Contrasted Ibka 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Fried Chicken' by FontMesa, 'Orgon Slab' and 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype, 'DIN Next Slab' and 'Prelo Slab Pro' by Monotype, 'Metronic Slab Pro' by Mostardesign, 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry, and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, team apparel, packaging, sporty, retro, punchy, confident, rugged, impact, motion, athletic branding, display emphasis, retro feel, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap, energetic, headline.
A heavy, forward-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and tightly packed counters. The design uses thick, squared-off/bracketed slabs and sturdy stems, with small ink-trap-like notches and wedge-like joins that sharpen the interior corners. Curves are compact and slightly flattened, giving round letters a muscular, compressed feel, while terminals stay blunt and geometric. Overall rhythm is dense and high-impact, optimized for large sizes where the chunky serifs and internal cut-ins remain clear.
Best suited to display typography where impact matters—sports identities, team merchandise, event posters, bold editorial headlines, and packaging that needs a rugged, attention-grabbing voice. It can also work for short subheads or callouts when you want strong emphasis and momentum.
The tone is assertive and kinetic, blending vintage athletic lettering with a no-nonsense editorial punch. Its slanted stance and blocky slabs read as energetic and competitive, with a hint of Americana/scoreboard nostalgia.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver maximum presence and motion: a bold, slanted slab built for instantly readable, high-energy statements with a retro athletic flavor.
The numerals and caps maintain a consistent, stout silhouette, while the lowercase keeps a sturdy, workmanlike texture. The forward slant is pronounced enough to add motion without turning into a script-like flow, and the interior notches add crispness and character in bold settings.