Slab Contrasted Ibli 5 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arcanite Slab' and 'Nuga' by 38-lineart, 'Nexa Slab' by Fontfabric, 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry, 'Gintona Slab' by Sudtipos, and 'Clinto Slab' by XdCreative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, sports branding, headlines, packaging, editorial display, sporty, retro, assertive, energetic, headline, impact, motion, ruggedness, attention, slab-serif, blocky, bracketed, oblique, compact.
A heavy, slanted slab-serif with chunky, rectangular serifs and subtly rounded corners that keep the forms from feeling harsh. The letterforms are broad with a strong horizontal footprint, and the strokes stay fairly even, producing a dense, poster-like color on the page. Counters are open enough to remain readable at display sizes, while joins and terminals show a sturdy, engineered feel typical of bold slabs. Numerals and capitals carry the same muscular rhythm, with a consistent forward lean and robust, squared-off detailing.
Well suited for high-impact headlines, posters, and sports or team-style branding where a bold, kinetic presence is needed. It can also work for packaging and promotional graphics that benefit from a rugged slab-serif voice, especially in short bursts of copy or bold callouts.
The overall tone is confident and punchy, with a classic, retro-leaning toughness that reads as athletic and promotional. Its strong slabbing and aggressive slant give it motion and urgency, making it feel competitive and attention-grabbing rather than refined or quiet.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a forward-leaning, athletic posture and slab-serif sturdiness. It prioritizes bold recognition and a compact, forceful rhythm over delicate detail, aiming for strong performance in display typography.
In text settings the weight builds a solid texture quickly, so it reads best when given generous tracking and used above small sizes. The italic angle and wide set amplify impact in short phrases, while the sturdy serifs help maintain character in all-caps lines.