Slab Contrasted Ibba 7 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'FF Kievit Slab' and 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont, 'Cargan' and 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype, 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts, 'Ni Slab' by Monotype, 'Modum' by The Northern Block, and 'Kheops' by Tipo Pèpel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, sports branding, packaging, editorial headlines, logos, athletic, assertive, retro, headline, impact, motion, retro feel, brand voice, chunky, bracketed, ink-trap, compact, energetic.
A heavy, right-leaning serif design with blocky, slab-like serifs and sturdy, compact forms. Strokes are broadly even with subtle modulation, and many terminals end in squared, slightly bracketed slabs that read as dense and supportive. Counters are relatively tight, curves are full and rounded, and joins show occasional small notches and ink-trap-like cut-ins that sharpen the silhouettes at display sizes. The rhythm is punchy and forward-leaning, with a strong baseline presence and solid numerals built from the same robust, slightly condensed structure.
This font performs best in headlines, posters, and branding where a forceful italic slab impression is desirable. It can work well for sports identities, event graphics, packaging callouts, and impactful editorial titles, especially when set large and with generous spacing to keep the dense forms from crowding.
The overall tone feels sporty and emphatic, with a classic Americana/college energy that suggests movement and impact. Its italic slant and thick slabs create a confident, attention-grabbing voice suited to bold statements rather than quiet text.
The design appears intended to combine the solidity of slab serifs with the urgency of an italic headline style, delivering maximum impact and a retro-leaning, athletic voice. Its robust shapes and squared serifs prioritize presence and readability at display sizes while maintaining a cohesive, energetic texture across letters and figures.
Uppercase forms show a strong, uniform texture with prominent slab terminals, while lowercase keeps the same weighty color and adds a more editorial, sign-painting-adjacent flavor through rounded bowls and lively diagonals. The sample text indicates high visual density and strong word shapes, especially in short bursts and large sizes.