Slab Contrasted Ibja 13 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bluteau Slab' by DSType, 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'FF Kievit Slab' and 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont, 'Adagio Slab' by Machalski, 'Modum' by The Northern Block, 'Kheops' by Tipo Pèpel, and 'Rogliano' by TipoType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports, confident, retro, sporty, punchy, friendly, impact, motion, display, distinctiveness, readability, slab serif, bracketed, soft corners, beefy, ink-trap feel.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and sturdy, rectangular serifs. Strokes are mostly even with only mild modulation, giving the letters a dense, poster-ready color. Terminals and joins feel slightly softened and squared-off, and several glyphs show subtle notches and cut-ins that add texture and prevent counters from clogging at bold sizes. The lowercase is compact and rounded with a single-storey a and g, while the numerals are equally weighty and straightforward, maintaining strong, blocky silhouettes.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and bold branding where impact and personality are priorities. It can work well on packaging, labels, and display typography for events or sports-themed graphics, especially when used with ample spacing and comfortable line height.
The overall tone is bold and energetic, combining a vintage sign-painting/sports-headline spirit with a warm, approachable friendliness. Its slanted stance and chunky slabs create a sense of motion and emphasis, making the voice feel assertive without becoming severe.
This design appears intended as a high-impact display slab that stays readable through broad forms and low-modulation strokes, while adding distinctiveness via softened corners and small cut-ins around joins and bowls. The italic slant reinforces a dynamic, attention-grabbing voice for promotional and editorial emphasis.
In text, the heavy weight and tight internal spaces make it happiest at larger sizes, where the slab details and the small cut-ins read as intentional character rather than darkening. The italic angle is pronounced enough to add rhythm, while the wide set keeps word shapes open and stable.