Slab Contrasted Ibbu 1 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Goodall' by Colophon Foundry, 'Fried Chicken' by FontMesa, 'FS Silas Slab' by Fontsmith, 'ITC Lubalin Graph' by ITC, 'Hefring Slab' by Inhouse Type, 'Glypha' by Linotype, 'Sharp Slab' by Monotype, and 'Typewriter' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, merchandise, assertive, sporty, retro, industrial, energetic, impact, momentum, headline punch, brand presence, retro display, blocky, bracketed, oblique, compact apertures, ink-trap feel.
A heavy, oblique slab-serif with broad proportions and compact internal counters. Strokes are sturdy and mostly even, with crisp, squared terminals and strong slab feet that read as slightly bracketed in places. Curves are tightened and openings are relatively small, giving letters a dense, punchy texture; the overall rhythm is forward-leaning and high-impact. Numerals are similarly weighty and wide, with simple, structural forms that match the headline-driven construction.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, sports or event branding, and packaging where a strong typographic voice is needed. It can also work for short bursts of text—pull quotes, labels, or hero messaging—especially when the goal is an energetic, retro-leaning impact.
The font projects confidence and momentum, combining a vintage sign-painting/poster sensibility with a modern, high-energy slant. Its bold slabs and tight apertures create a tough, workmanlike tone that also feels sporty and promotional.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a forward-leaning stance, blending slab-serif sturdiness with a promotional, attention-grabbing silhouette. Its dense counters and broad letterforms emphasize boldness and legibility at large sizes while maintaining a cohesive, athletic rhythm.
The oblique angle is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, helping long lines maintain a unified, streamlined flow. The lowercase shows single-storey tendencies where expected in a display face, and the overall spacing appears built for large sizes where the dense color becomes an advantage rather than a constraint.