Slab Contrasted Ibpy 8 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP; 'FF Kievit Slab', 'FF Marselis Slab', and 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont; 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts; 'Modum' by The Northern Block; 'Kheops' by Tipo Pèpel; and 'Bree Serif' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports, branding, packaging, sporty, retro, punchy, confident, loud, impact, motion, emphasis, display, slabbed, bracketed, rounded, chunky, compact.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and compact interior counters. Strokes are generally low-contrast, with thick, squared-off slabs that read as slightly bracketed and softened at the joins, giving the forms a sturdy, carved feel rather than razor-sharp geometry. The rhythm is energetic and forward, with robust diagonals, rounded bowls, and dense spacing that creates dark, emphatic word shapes in text. Numerals match the weight and slant, with simple, blocky silhouettes designed for impact.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and bold branding where impact and motion are priorities. It also fits sports and team-adjacent graphics, product packaging, and promotional typography where a strong, retro-leaning slab voice helps messages feel confident and energetic.
The overall tone is bold and assertive, with a distinctly retro, athletic flavor. Its strong slabbing and italic drive suggest motion and confidence, making it feel promotional and attention-grabbing rather than quiet or delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a forward-leaning stance, combining sturdy slab serifs with rounded, compact counters for a dense, high-impact texture. It prioritizes display clarity and a sense of movement over delicate detail or airy text color.
In longer lines the texture becomes very dark, so it benefits from generous tracking and larger sizes where the slab terminals and internal shapes can open up. The italic slant and chunky slabs work especially well when you want a sense of speed or emphasis without switching to a script or cursive style.