Slab Contrasted Ibky 13 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Fried Chicken' by FontMesa, 'FS Silas Slab' by Fontsmith, 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Corporative Slab' by Latinotype, 'Metronic Slab Pro' by Mostardesign, 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether, 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion, and 'Eigerdals Slab' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, editorial display, retro, sporty, punchy, confident, rugged, impact, motion, vintage display, branding strength, poster emphasis, slab serif, bracketed, ink-trap, rounded joins, compact counters.
A heavy, right-slanted slab serif with compact internal counters and soft, rounded joins that keep the dense weight from feeling rigid. The serifs are blocky and bracketed, with small notches and wedge-like terminations that create a carved, ink-trap-like texture at corners. Strokes stay broadly even, while curves and diagonals are slightly swollen, producing a lively rhythm and strong word shapes. Figures are chunky and stable, matching the letterforms’ stout proportions and forward-leaning stance.
Best suited for headlines, posters, sports or team-style branding, and packaging where a strong, vintage-leaning slab presence is desirable. It can work in short editorial display lines and punchy pull quotes, especially when you want impact and motion more than neutrality.
The overall tone is bold and energetic, with a vintage, athletic flavor that reads as assertive rather than formal. Its angled posture and chunky slabs give it a competitive, poster-like punch, while the softened corners add approachability and a hint of nostalgia.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a dynamic, forward-leaning stance, combining sturdy slab serifs with softened, notched details to maintain clarity and character at large sizes. The consistent heaviness and sculpted corners suggest a focus on memorable silhouettes for branding and display typography.
The texture is intentionally busy: small interior cut-ins at joins and terminals create sparkle at larger sizes, but also make the silhouette more graphic than quiet. Spacing appears generous enough to keep the heavy strokes from clogging in running lines, though the dense counters still favor display-oriented settings.