Slab Contrasted Ibde 10 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arcanite Slab' by 38-lineart, 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra, 'Publica Slab' by FaceType, 'Fried Chicken' by FontMesa, and 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sportswear, branding, packaging, retro, sporty, assertive, rugged, industrial, impact, speed, sturdiness, display legibility, blocky, chunky, bracketed, ink-trap, soft corners.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and a compact, powerful silhouette. Strokes are mostly uniform with subtle modulation, and the serifs are thick and bracketed, creating sturdy joins and a planted baseline. Counters are fairly open for the weight, while several terminals show chiseled, angled cuts that add motion and a slightly mechanical feel. The lowercase keeps a straightforward, sturdy structure with single-storey forms and sturdy shoulders, and the numerals match the same dense, sign-ready rhythm.
Best suited for large-scale typography such as headlines, posters, and impact-driven branding where its bold slabs and italic energy can carry the layout. It also fits sports and workwear-inspired graphics, packaging, and signage that benefit from a sturdy, retro-forward voice.
The overall tone is bold and energetic, with a vintage, athletic flavor that reads as confident and slightly rugged. Its slanted stance and blocky slabs give it a forward-driving, headline-centric personality suited to emphatic messaging.
Likely designed to deliver maximum impact in display contexts while maintaining legibility through open counters and disciplined slab construction. The italic slant and angled terminals appear intended to add speed and attitude without sacrificing the font’s solid, grounded presence.
Spacing appears generous enough to keep heavy shapes from clogging, helping the text sample remain readable despite the dense weight. The combination of bracketed slabs and angled terminals gives a distinctive ‘stamped’ or ‘cut’ character that stands out in display settings.