Slab Contrasted Ibze 5 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Publica Slab' by FaceType, 'Sharp Slab' by Monotype, 'Metronic Slab Pro' by Mostardesign, 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry, 'Kulturista' and 'Pepi/Rudi' by Suitcase Type Foundry, 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion, and 'Eigerdals Slab' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, packaging, apparel, sporty, assertive, retro, headline, blocky, impact, motion, strength, display, slabbed, bracketed, compact, oblique, ink-trapless.
A heavy, oblique slab-serif with broad proportions and a sturdy, compact rhythm. Strokes are thick and relatively even, with squared terminals and prominent slab-like serifs that read as bracketed in many letters. Counters are moderately tight, apertures are small, and joins feel dense, giving the design a strong, poster-ready texture. The slant is steady across caps, lowercase, and figures, and the numerals match the chunky, athletic construction of the letters.
Works best for large-scale typography such as sports and team branding, impactful headlines, posters, and promotional graphics. It can also suit packaging and apparel where a strong, energetic wordmark is needed and the text is kept short.
The overall tone is bold and energetic, with a classic, no-nonsense feel. It evokes vintage sports lettering and editorial display typography, projecting confidence and urgency without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended as a forceful display italic that combines traditional slab-serif structure with a dynamic, forward-leaning stance. Its goal is to deliver high impact and fast readability in short phrases, titles, and branding.
The font’s dense color and pronounced slabs create a consistent horizontal emphasis, while the oblique angle adds motion. At smaller sizes the tight counters and heavy weight may darken quickly, but at display sizes the shapes stay clear and impactful.