Slab Contrasted Ibse 5 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra, 'Clab' by Eko Bimantara, 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'Kondolarge' by TypeK, and 'Museo Slab' and 'Museo Slab Rounded' by exljbris (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, event graphics, athletic, retro, confident, playful, punchy, impact, motion, retro display, brand emphasis, headline clarity, bracketed, slanted, soft corners, ink-trap feel, hefty.
A heavy, right-slanted slab serif with broad proportions and a compact, punchy rhythm. Strokes are thick and largely even, with subtle modulation and pronounced slab terminals that read as slightly bracketed rather than sharply cut. Counters are relatively open for the weight, while joins and inner corners show rounded, ink-trap-like shaping that keeps forms from clogging at display sizes. The overall color is dense and steady, with sturdy horizontals and blocky serifs that emphasize width and momentum.
Best suited to display typography: headlines, posters, and bold campaign lines where the dense color and slanted slabs can carry the layout. It also fits sports branding, badges, and packaging that benefits from a retro, high-impact voice. In longer text, it will perform best in short bursts (subheads, pull quotes) rather than continuous reading.
The tone feels assertive and energetic, with a sporty, vintage-leaning presence. Its slant and chunky slabs add motion and friendliness at the same time, giving headlines a confident, slightly playful attitude.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact with a wide, slanted silhouette and sturdy slab serif structure. The softened joins and slightly sculpted interiors suggest an intention to stay legible at large sizes while projecting a lively, vintage-inflected emphasis.
Uppercase forms read especially stable and billboard-like, while lowercase maintains a bold, compact texture with sturdy bowls and short, firm terminals. Numerals are thick and attention-grabbing, suited to large settings where their weight and slant become a feature.