Slab Contrasted Ibjo 7 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'FF Marselis Slab' by FontFont, 'Aptifer Slab' by Linotype, 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts, 'Adagio Slab' by Machalski, 'Modum' by The Northern Block, and 'Kheops' by Tipo Pèpel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, retro, confident, lively, rugged, impact, motion, display, nostalgia, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap-like, soft corners, compact.
A heavy, forward-slanted slab serif with broad, blocky proportions and pronounced bracketed serifs. Strokes are thick and largely even, with subtle shaping that rounds corners and eases joins, giving the letterforms a softened, carved feel rather than a rigid geometric one. Counters are fairly open for the weight, and several glyphs show small notches or wedge-like cuts at terminals that add bite and texture. The rhythm is energetic, with a strong baseline presence and a compact, punchy silhouette in both uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited to display settings where you want immediate impact: posters, large headlines, sports or team-style branding, and attention-grabbing packaging. It can also work for short emphasis lines in editorial layouts, but the weight and stylized terminals make it more effective at larger sizes than in dense body copy.
The overall tone is bold and assertive with a distinctly vintage, athletic flavor. Its slanted stance and chunky slabs suggest motion and impact, reading as confident and promotional rather than quiet or editorial.
This design appears intended to deliver a bold, fast, vintage-leaning voice—combining sturdy slabs with an italic push and textured terminals to create a strong, memorable display presence.
The italic angle is consistent and fairly strong, helping words form a cohesive, swept-forward texture. Numerals match the letterforms in weight and stance, keeping headings and short calls-to-action visually unified.