Slab Contrasted Ibja 12 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Kievit Slab' and 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont, 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'Rooney' by Jan Fromm, 'Modum' by The Northern Block, 'Kheops' by Tipo Pèpel, and 'Rogliano' by TipoType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, editorial display, retro, sporty, assertive, playful, punchy, impact, motion, retro display, branding strength, headline clarity, slabbed, bracketed, rounded, chunky, ink-trap-like.
A heavy, forward-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and compact counters. Strokes stay largely even, while the joins and terminals show subtle shaping that gives the silhouettes a carved, slightly notched feel. The serifs are robust and squared with gentle bracketing, and many characters have rounded corners and softened transitions that keep the weight from feeling rigid. Overall spacing feels generous and the forms read clearly at display sizes, with a lively rhythm from the italic slant and bold slab terminals.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where a strong, energetic voice is needed. It works well for sports or event graphics, bold editorial callouts, packaging, and merchandise, especially when set large with comfortable tracking and line spacing. For longer text, it functions best in short bursts such as deck lines or pull quotes.
The tone is energetic and confident, with a distinctly retro, poster-like attitude. Its bold, slanted stance suggests motion and emphasis, balancing toughness with a friendly, slightly playful warmth. The chunky slabs and rounded shaping give it a punchy, headline-driven personality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a dynamic italic stance and sturdy slab serifs, combining classic, vintage display cues with contemporary smoothness. Its wide, chunky proportions and sculpted terminals aim to produce memorable, high-contrast word silhouettes in bold typographic compositions.
The numerals and lowercase keep the same chunky slab vocabulary, creating a consistent texture in paragraphs while still prioritizing impact. The exaggerated weight and notched/curved details can create strong word shapes, but will feel most comfortable when given room to breathe.