Slab Contrasted Ibfa 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FS Silas Slab' by Fontsmith, 'Egyptian Slate' and 'Prelo Slab Pro' by Monotype, 'Tabac Slab' by Suitcase Type Foundry, 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether, and 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, punchy, confident, retro, advertising, impact, motion, vintage display, sturdy emphasis, slanted, blocky, bracketed, compact, lively.
A very heavy, right-slanted slab serif with compact proportions and a distinctly carved, wedge-like serif treatment. Strokes stay broadly even, with modest modulation that shows most clearly where curves meet stems and in the shaping of the slabs. Counters are relatively tight and the apertures are somewhat closed, producing a dense, inky color at text sizes. Terminals and joins feel engineered and sturdy rather than calligraphic, and the overall rhythm is energetic due to the consistent forward lean and chunky serifs.
This font is best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, sports or event branding, and bold packaging. It can also work for signage and badges where the dense weight and pronounced slabs help maintain presence at a distance; it is less comfortable for long, small-size reading due to its tight counters and heavy texture.
The tone is bold and assertive, with a vintage, poster-like attitude. Its slanted stance adds motion and urgency, reading as sporty and promotional rather than formal or quiet.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact with a forward-driving italic posture and robust slab serifs, combining sturdiness with motion. It seems crafted to evoke classic display typography while remaining highly legible and emphatic in large sizes.
Rounded letters like O, C, and G are built from strong geometric curves with flattened moments where the slabs and stems assert themselves. Numerals match the letterforms’ weight and lean, reinforcing a cohesive, headline-first voice.