Slab Contrasted Ibpo 7 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clavo' by Dada Studio; 'FF Kievit Slab', 'FF Marselis Slab', and 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont; 'Aptifer Slab' by Linotype; 'Adagio Slab' by Machalski; 'PF Centro Slab Press' by Parachute; and 'Modum' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, retro, punchy, confident, playful, display impact, dynamic emphasis, retro branding, headline utility, signage strength, slabbed, bracketed, rounded, soft-cornered, compact.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and chunky, bracketed serifs. Strokes are predominantly monolinear, with only subtle modulation, and terminals are softened by rounded corners that keep the mass from feeling sharp. The lowercase shows sturdy, compact forms (notably the single-storey a and g) with tight interior counters and strong join shapes, while the uppercase maintains a blocky, poster-like stance. Overall spacing reads even and sturdy, supporting dense setting without losing character.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of copy where the chunky slabs and italic motion can do the work—posters, signage, sports or collegiate-style branding, and bold packaging fronts. It can handle brief subheads, but the dense weight and tight counters make it most effective when given room and used at larger sizes.
The tone is energetic and assertive, with a vintage, athletic flavor that recalls classic signage and team branding. Its rounded slabs and bold rhythm add a friendly, approachable edge, while the italic slant contributes motion and urgency.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact with a classic slab-serif voice, combining sturdy, sign-painter-inspired construction with an italic slant for dynamism. It prioritizes strong silhouettes, consistent rhythm, and a friendly robustness that reads quickly in display contexts.
The exaggerated slab presence and softened shaping create a distinctive silhouette at display sizes, and the numerals match the letterforms with the same weighty, slightly condensed feel and stable baseline presence.