Slab Contrasted Ibje 6 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bluteau Slab' by DSType, 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont, 'Sybilla' and 'Sybilla Pro' by Karandash, 'Ni Slab' and 'Prelo Slab Pro' by Monotype, 'PF Bague Slab Pro' and 'PF Centro Slab Pro' by Parachute, and 'Kheops' by Tipo Pèpel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logotypes, sporty, poster, western, retro, assertive, impact, motion, vintage flavor, brand emphasis, display clarity, chunky, bracketed, ink-trap, oblique, compact.
A heavy, obliqued slab serif with broad proportions and tightly packed internal counters. Strokes are thick with modest modulation, while the slabs are substantial and often slightly bracketed, giving the letters a carved, blocky feel. Many joins show small notches and wedge-like shaping (especially in diagonals and terminals), creating a crisp, engineered rhythm rather than a purely geometric one. The lowercase maintains a sturdy, compact build with a single-storey a and g, and the figures are wide and weighty, matching the overall mass and forward slant.
Best suited to headlines, posters, signage, and branding where impact and momentum are desired. It can work well for sports identities, event promotions, product packaging, and wordmarks that benefit from a bold, retro-leaning slab voice. For text-heavy layouts, it’s more effective in brief bursts, pull quotes, or labels than in extended reading.
The style reads loud and confident, with a punchy, athletic energy that also nods to vintage display and old poster vernacular. Its slanted stance and chunky slabs add urgency and motion, while the squared-off structure keeps it grounded and robust.
Designed to deliver maximum visual weight and motion while retaining the structural cues of a slab serif. The forward slant, broad stance, and sturdy serifs suggest an intention to bridge vintage poster character with contemporary, high-impact display needs.
The combination of strong slabs, tight apertures, and occasional notch-like detailing gives the face a distinctive, slightly industrial texture at larger sizes. In smaller settings, the dense color and compact counters will favor short strings over long passages.