Slab Contrasted Ible 1 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP; 'Bandera', 'Bandera Cyrillic', and 'Bandera Pro' by AndrijType; 'Clab' by Eko Bimantara; 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype; and 'Kondolarge' by TypeK (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, retro, assertive, sporty, playful, friendly, impact, motion, approachability, display clarity, bracketed, chunky, ink-trap-like, softened, rounded.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and compact internal counters. The letterforms combine substantial, blocky slabs with noticeably rounded joins and corners, creating a softened, chunky silhouette rather than a crisp mechanical one. Strokes are largely even, with subtle shaping and occasional ink-trap-like notches where strokes meet, helping keep apertures open at high weight. The rhythm is lively and slightly bouncy, with sturdy capitals and full, rounded lowercase forms that stay consistent across the set.
Best suited to display settings where impact and personality are needed: headlines, poster typography, brand marks, packaging, and sports or event graphics. It can also work for short callouts and subheads where a strong, friendly slab voice is desirable, while extended text would likely feel dense at smaller sizes.
The overall tone feels bold and energetic, with a retro poster and athletic headline flavor. Its softened slabs and generous curves keep it approachable and fun, while the mass and slant add urgency and motion. The result reads as confident and attention-grabbing without becoming harsh.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a lively, forward-leaning stance, blending classic slab cues with softened details for a more contemporary, approachable feel. It prioritizes punchy readability and a distinctive silhouette for promotional and branding contexts.
The italic construction looks built into the shapes (not merely skewed), and the slab terminals maintain a consistent, weighty presence across straight and curved letters. Numerals share the same sturdy, rounded logic, supporting cohesive headline setting.