Slab Contrasted Ibnu 7 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Boton' by Berthold, 'Dean Slab' by Blaze Type, 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Neue Aachen' by ITC, 'DIN Next Slab' by Monotype, and 'Offense' by Reserves (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, rugged, confident, retro, punchy, impact, motion, sturdiness, display clarity, heritage feel, slab serif, blocky, oblique, bracketed serifs, ink-trap cuts.
A heavy, oblique slab-serif with compact proportions and a dense, poster-like color on the page. Strokes are thick and mostly uniform, with broad, squared slabs and modest bracketing that keeps corners from feeling brittle. Many joins and terminals show deliberate cut-ins/notches that read like ink-trap-style detailing, adding texture and helping counters stay open at bold sizes. The rhythm is sturdy and slightly mechanical, with rounded bowls kept tight and straight-sided forms emphasized by the strong serif architecture.
Best suited to large-scale settings where its weight and slanted momentum can carry: headlines, posters, signage, and bold editorial callouts. It also fits sports branding, apparel graphics, and packaging that wants a tough, vintage-leaning slab-serif voice.
The tone is assertive and energetic, with a sporty, workmanlike character that feels at home in heritage and Americana-influenced styling. Its slanted stance adds motion and urgency, while the chunky slabs project strength and straightforwardness.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a bold, energetic oblique stance, combining classic slab-serif sturdiness with subtle cut-in detailing to preserve readability and add visual bite at display sizes.
Uppercase forms appear particularly broad-shouldered and compact, giving headlines a stacked, impactful feel. Numerals are similarly blocky and sturdy, matching the all-caps presence well and maintaining clarity through large counters and crisp internal cut-ins.