Slab Contrasted Ibpy 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Boton' by Berthold, 'Kondolar' by Cadson Demak, 'FF Zine Slab Display' by FontFont, 'Cargan' and 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Prelo Slab Pro' by Monotype, 'Metronic Slab Pro' by Mostardesign, and 'Core Slab M' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, sports branding, headlines, packaging, logotypes, athletic, retro, punchy, confident, friendly, impact, nostalgia, display strength, momentum, brand voice, bracketed serifs, soft corners, ink-trap feel, compact rhythm, heavy terminals.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with chunky, bracketed serifs and broadly rounded joins that keep the texture compact and cohesive. Strokes are strongly weighted with only subtle modulation, and many counters are tightened, giving the letters a dense, poster-ready color. Terminals and corners appear slightly softened, while the serifs read as sturdy blocks with gentle bracketing rather than razor-sharp slabs. The lowercase includes single-storey forms (notably a and g), and the numerals match the same stout, stable construction.
Best suited for bold headlines, posters, and branding where a strong, slanted slab presence is desirable. It works well on packaging and logotypes that want a retro or athletic voice, and it can also serve for short subheads or pull quotes when ample size and spacing are available.
The overall tone feels energetic and assertive, with a clear vintage sporting and headline sensibility. Its italic slant and thick slabs add momentum and impact, while the rounded shaping keeps it approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact, italicized slab-serif messaging with a nostalgic, sports-minded flavor. Its sturdy serifs, tight counters, and rounded details prioritize punchy display readability and a confident, energetic silhouette.
In text, the font maintains a strong horizontal rhythm, with prominent serifs creating clear word shapes at larger sizes. The heavy weight and compact apertures can make long passages feel dense, but they amplify presence and emphasis in display settings.