Slab Contrasted Ibdy 6 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Geogrotesque Slab' by Emtype Foundry; 'Egyptian Slate', 'Jornada Slab', and 'Prelo Slab Pro' by Monotype; 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether; and 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, packaging, signage, retro, confident, playful, sporty, editorial, high impact, retro tone, energetic emphasis, friendly strength, chunky, soft terminals, bracketed serifs, round counters, compact joins.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and pronounced, blocky serifs that feel partially bracketed into the stems. The forms are built from thick, rounded strokes with a gentle internal modulation, giving counters a soft, almost inflated look while keeping edges crisp. Uppercase letters read sturdy and compact, with wide bowls (B, D, P, R) and an open, geometric C and G; lowercase shows single-storey a and g and a strong, curved shoulder rhythm in n, m, and h. Numerals are robust and highly legible, with generous curves and stable bases that match the slab-driven footprint.
Best suited to display sizes where its slabs, wide shapes, and rounded counters can be appreciated—headlines, posters, event graphics, and bold editorial openers. It also fits branding contexts that benefit from a sporty or retro voice, such as apparel marks, labels, and short, high-impact signage.
The overall tone is bold and assertive with a friendly, vintage energy. Its italic slant and chunky slabs add momentum and a touch of Americana/college flavor, making the voice feel confident and attention-grabbing rather than refined or quiet.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, approachable slab-serif personality, combining sturdy letterforms with an energetic italic slant for emphasis and motion in display typography.
Spacing and silhouettes create a punchy, poster-like color on the page, especially in mixed-case text where rounded counters and prominent serifs produce a lively texture. The italic angle is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, helping lines feel dynamic and forward-moving.