Slab Contrasted Ibki 7 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Weekly' by Los Andes, 'Tabac Slab' by Suitcase Type Foundry, and 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports, packaging, signage, sporty, retro, assertive, energetic, playful, impact, momentum, nostalgia, bold branding, display clarity, blocky, bracketed, chunky, compact, bouncy.
A heavy, forward-leaning slab serif with chunky, bracketed slabs and a compact, muscular build. Strokes stay broadly uniform while rounded forms (C, O, S, 8) keep a soft, inflated feel against the squarer serifs and terminals. The italic slant is consistent and gives the texture a fast, “in-motion” rhythm, while counters remain fairly open for the weight. Curves are generous and slightly squashed, and many joins feel tightly reinforced, producing a dense, poster-like color.
Best suited for display settings where impact matters: posters, sports branding, event graphics, bold editorial headings, packaging, and storefront-style signage. The strong slabbing and consistent slant help it hold together at larger sizes, while the open counters make it workable for short subheads and callouts.
The overall tone is bold and punchy with a friendly, vintage-leaning energy. It reads like classic athletic lettering and mid-century advertising, projecting confidence and momentum without feeling sharp or severe.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum emphasis with a dynamic italic stance, blending sturdy slab construction with rounded, approachable curves. It aims for high visibility and a nostalgic, sports-and-advertising flavor in attention-grabbing typography.
Uppercase shapes are sturdy and headline-oriented, while the lowercase introduces a more lively, slightly bouncy silhouette that keeps long lines from feeling too rigid. Numerals match the same stout, forward-driving character, with broad proportions and strong, easily spotted silhouettes.