Slab Contrasted Ibjy 7 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Corporative Slab' by Latinotype, 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype, 'Tabac Slab' by Suitcase Type Foundry, and 'Museo Slab' and 'Museo Slab Rounded' by exljbris (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, retro, assertive, playful, headline, impact, momentum, retro branding, sturdy display, blocky, bracketed, rounded, punchy, compact.
A very heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and tightly packed counters. Strokes are dense and mostly even, with chunky, bracketed slab terminals that read as squared-off but softly rounded at the corners. The italic slant is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, giving the shapes a forward-tilting rhythm without becoming cursive. Letterforms feel sturdy and simplified, with strong horizontals and prominent slab feet, producing a solid, poster-ready texture in lines of text.
This font is best suited to short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, and display copy where its heavy slabs and italic momentum can carry the message. It also fits sports branding, event graphics, packaging, and bold signage, especially when a compact, punchy typographic color is desired.
The overall tone is bold, energetic, and slightly nostalgic, recalling collegiate and sports branding as well as mid-century poster typography. Its heavy weight and forward slant create a sense of motion and confidence, while the rounded shaping keeps it friendly rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a confident, forward-leaning stance, combining slab-serif sturdiness with a slightly softened, approachable finish. It prioritizes instant recognizability and a strong blocky texture for display typography.
The numerals and uppercase forms are especially robust and uniform, creating a strong silhouette at distance. In paragraph-like settings the dense color and large slabs emphasize impact over delicacy, making whitespace and counters feel intentionally compact.