Slab Contrasted Ibnu 4 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, sports branding, headlines, packaging, event promos, sporty, retro, punchy, western, poster, impact, motion, vintage feel, rugged display, branding, slab serif, wedge serifs, bracketed, oblique, rounded corners.
A heavy, obliqued slab-serif with broad, blunt wedge-like serifs and soft, rounded joins that keep the dense letterforms from feeling brittle. Strokes are largely uniform, with subtle shaping at terminals and pronounced bracketing into the slabs, creating a carved, cut-out silhouette in counters and apertures. The italic slant is strong and consistent, and the proportions are compact with generous curves in round letters and sturdy shoulders in n, m, and h. Numerals match the mass and slant of the letters, reading as bold, blocky figures suited to display settings.
Best suited for display typography such as posters, bold headlines, sports or team branding, and promotional materials where impact is the priority. It can work well on packaging and labels that benefit from a sturdy, vintage-leaning voice, especially when set with ample tracking or at larger sizes.
The overall tone is assertive and energetic, with a retro athletic and fairground/Western poster flavor. Its weight and forward slant suggest motion and impact, while the chunky slabs add a rugged, utilitarian confidence. The result feels attention-grabbing and playful without becoming delicate or formal.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display slab that combines a pronounced italic drive with rugged, poster-friendly serifs. It prioritizes bold presence and a distinctive silhouette over neutral readability, aiming to deliver a dynamic, retro-spirited voice for attention-forward typography.
In text, the heavy mass and tight interior spaces make it most effective at larger sizes, where the distinctive slab terminals and internal cut shapes stay crisp and legible. The italic angle and thick serifs create strong horizontal emphasis, giving words a cohesive, banner-like rhythm.