Slab Contrasted Ibme 5 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Glance Slab' by Identity Letters, 'Peckham' by Los Andes, 'Sharp Slab' by Monotype, 'Pepi/Rudi' by Suitcase Type Foundry, and 'Kondolarge' by TypeK (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, packaging, signage, rugged, retro, energetic, confident, sporty, impact, momentum, retro display, brand voice, headline strength, bracketed, chunky, ink-trap, bouncy, tightly kerned.
A very heavy, right-leaning slab serif with chunky, bracketed serifs and slightly sheared terminals that reinforce the italic momentum. Strokes stay largely even but show modest modulation, with rounded joins and subtle notches/ink-trap-like cuts where heavy strokes meet (notably in letters like a, e, s). Counters are compact and often teardrop or oval, giving the forms a dense, punchy texture. The overall rhythm is lively and uneven in a deliberate way, with stout bowls, strong diagonals, and numerals that read big and poster-forward.
Best suited to display roles where impact matters: posters, large headlines, apparel graphics, sports and event branding, bold packaging fronts, and attention-grabbing signage. It can work for short subheads or callouts, but long passages will feel heavy due to its dense color and tight interior spaces.
The tone is bold and throwback, mixing a collegiate/athletic headline feel with a rugged, workwear edge. Its slanted stance and hefty slabs add urgency and impact, making lines feel loud, assertive, and kinetic rather than refined or quiet.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a fast, forward-leaning silhouette and sturdy slab structure. Character details like rounded joins and small cut-ins add a distinctive voice while maintaining strong legibility at large sizes.
In text settings the weight and compact counters create a dark typographic color, especially in multi-line blocks. The distinctive internal cut-ins and rounded corners add character at display sizes, while tight spacing may require careful tracking in dense compositions.