Slab Contrasted Ibmo 6 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types; 'Clab' by Eko Bimantara; 'Fried Chicken' by FontMesa; 'Equip Slab', 'Foro', and 'Foro Rounded' by Hoftype; 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry; and 'Egon' by TipografiaRamis (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, sports branding, headlines, packaging, logo design, sporty, retro, assertive, playful, headline, impact, motion, retro display, brand emphasis, attention grabbing, bracketed, oblique, chunky, rounded, compact.
This typeface pairs heavy, compact letterforms with robust slab-like serifs and an overall oblique stance. Strokes are thick with only modest modulation, giving the characters a dense, high-ink silhouette. The serifs are short and strongly bracketed, softening corners while keeping the construction punchy. Counters are relatively tight, curves are broad and simplified, and spacing feels energetic, producing a lively, forward rhythm in words and lines.
Best suited to large sizes where its dense slabs and oblique rhythm can deliver impact—posters, headlines, sports and team-style branding, and bold packaging callouts. It can also work for short logo marks or event graphics where a retro, energetic voice is desired, but it is less appropriate for long-form reading at small sizes due to its tight counters and heavy color.
The tone reads bold and upbeat, with a classic, athletic flavor. Its slanted, chunky shapes project motion and confidence, while the rounded bracketing keeps it friendly rather than severe. Overall it suggests vintage display typography suited to attention-grabbing, high-impact messaging.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display face that blends slab-serif sturdiness with an italic, motion-forward attitude. Its simplified curves and bracketed slabs prioritize presence and momentum over delicacy, aiming for a confident, vintage-leaning statement in promotional typography.
The numerals and capitals maintain a consistent heft and a slightly condensed, blocky presence, helping lines set with strong color and minimal delicacy. The italic angle is pronounced enough to be a defining feature, shaping the texture of longer phrases as well as short bursts.