Slab Contrasted Ibly 1 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Haste' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, packaging, merchandise, retro, sporty, assertive, playful, poster-ready, impact, nostalgia, energy, attention-grabbing, headline focus, chunky, blocky, softened, bracketed, arched.
A heavy, slanted slab-serif with chunky proportions and rounded, softly bracketed joins that keep the dense weight from feeling rigid. The letterforms show compact counters, broad bowls, and thick slabs that read as integrated blocks rather than delicate terminals. Curves are generously inflated (notably in round letters and numerals), while straight strokes maintain a sturdy, engineered rhythm; contrast appears primarily as subtle modulation between main stems and serifs rather than delicate tapering. Overall spacing and fit feel display-oriented, with strong silhouettes that stay legible at large sizes.
It performs best in short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, sports or team-inspired branding, and bold packaging/label typography. The weight and integrated slabs help it hold up on signage and merch where strong silhouettes and quick recognition matter more than text-density readability.
The font conveys a confident, punchy tone with a clear retro flavor—part collegiate/sports signage, part vintage advertising. Its slanted stance and hefty slabs add momentum and impact, giving headlines an energetic, slightly cheeky presence rather than a formal one.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a vintage-leaning slab-serif voice—combining sturdy, sign-painter-like construction with a forward-leaning, energetic posture suited to display typography.
Uppercase forms lean toward broad, banner-like shapes, while the lowercase introduces more bounce through rounded bowls and compact apertures. Numerals are thick and friendly, matching the overall inflated geometry and reinforcing the poster-like emphasis.