Slab Contrasted Ibdy 11 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Miura Slab' by DSType, 'Corporative Slab' by Latinotype, 'Weekly' by Los Andes, 'Egyptian Slate' and 'Prelo Slab Pro' by Monotype, and 'Tabac Slab' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, sports branding, editorial display, packaging, signage, athletic, western, headline, retro, punchy, impact, motion, heritage, clarity, attention, slab serif, bracketed serifs, oblique, soft corners, rounded terminals.
A heavy, oblique slab-serif with broad proportions and a dense, poster-ready color. Strokes are largely even with subtle shaping, while the slab serifs read as chunky and slightly bracketed, giving the forms a cushioned, sturdy feel rather than a sharp, engraved one. Curves are full and generous, counters are relatively open for the weight, and joins are smooth, creating a steady rhythm in text. Numerals match the letterforms with wide footprints and strong, blocky construction.
Best suited to headlines and short-to-medium display copy where weight and slant can do the work—posters, sports or team branding, event graphics, storefront/signage, and bold editorial openers. It can also function for emphatic pull quotes or package fronts where a sturdy, high-impact slab is desired.
The overall tone is bold and energetic with a sporty, Americana-leaning flavor. Its slanted stance and thick slabs suggest motion and impact, balancing friendliness with assertiveness. The result feels confident and promotional, with a retro display vibe that stays readable at larger sizes.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with an italicized, energetic stance while keeping letterforms robust and approachable. Its slab-serifs and wide proportions prioritize presence and clarity in display contexts, aiming for a classic, retro-tinged voice that reads quickly and confidently.
In the sample paragraph, the strong oblique angle and wide set produce a forward-driving texture and noticeable word shapes. The heavy slabs and rounded transitions keep the texture from feeling brittle, while the weight makes spacing and line breaks visually prominent in longer settings.