Slab Contrasted Ibje 7 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bluteau Slab' by DSType, 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'PF Bague Slab Pro' by Parachute, 'Kheops' by Tipo Pèpel, and 'Rogliano' by TipoType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, signage, retro, sporty, assertive, playful, industrial, impact, bold display, headline emphasis, vintage flavor, brand presence, blocky, rounded, bracketed, ink-trap, compact.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and a compact, tightly packed silhouette. Strokes are thick and mostly even, with pronounced slab terminals that read as slightly bracketed rather than razor-sharp, giving corners a softened, machined feel. Counters are relatively small and the joins are robust, producing a strong, dark texture in paragraphs. The italics are more of an oblique slant than a calligraphic construction, keeping the forms sturdy while adding forward motion.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, bold editorial callouts, and packaging where a dense, high-impact texture is desirable. It can also work well for sports-themed branding and signage that benefits from a forward-leaning, energetic stance. For small text or UI use, its heavy mass and compact counters may feel crowded compared to lighter, more open designs.
The overall tone is punchy and extroverted, combining a vintage display flavor with a sporty, headline-driven energy. Its wide, weighty forms feel confident and promotional, while the rounded slab details keep it approachable rather than severe. In longer lines it reads bold and attention-seeking, with an unmistakably retro-advertising cadence.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact with a confident, forward-leaning stance—pairing sturdy slab terminals with broad, simplified letterforms for strong visibility. It prioritizes a bold, promotional voice and cohesive all-caps presence, while keeping lowercase and numerals equally weighty for consistent display typography.
Uppercase shapes show a consistent, billboard-like rhythm, and the numerals follow the same chunky, simplified logic for strong at-a-glance recognition. The heavy weight and tight counters make it more comfortable at larger sizes, where the slab details and italic slant can be appreciated without crowding.