Slab Contrasted Ibme 7 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arcanite Slab' by 38-lineart, 'Paralucent Slab' by Device, 'Publica Slab' by FaceType, 'Fried Chicken' by FontMesa, 'Hefring Slab' by Inhouse Type, 'Monradok' by Jipatype, 'Etelka Slab' by Storm Type Foundry, and 'Gintona Slab' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logotypes, retro, sporty, assertive, playful, editorial, impact, movement, display, branding, vintage feel, slab serif, bracketed serifs, rounded corners, ink traps, ball terminals.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and compact internal counters. Strokes are blocky and confident, with sturdy, squared slabs and gently rounded joins that keep the color even in text. Many shapes show subtle cut-ins and notches at terminals and corners, giving the letters a slightly machined, ink-trap-like finish rather than perfectly flat endings. The lowercase stays fairly sturdy and upright in structure despite the slant, with single-storey a and g, a firm shoulder on n/m, and a compact, energetic rhythm throughout.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and punchy editorial callouts where the heavy slabs and slanted stance can carry the message. It also fits sports branding, energetic packaging, and logo work that benefits from a bold, vintage-leaning display voice.
The overall tone feels bold and energetic, with a vintage athletic and poster sensibility. Its chunky slabs and lively slant suggest motion and impact, balancing toughness with a slightly playful, display-driven personality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a fast, forward-leaning attitude, combining sturdy slab-serifs with crisp, cut-in detailing for a distinctive, print-ready texture in large sizes.
The figures are robust and attention-grabbing, with round forms (0, 8, 9) staying very dark and tightly countered. In the sample text, the dense weight and wide stance produce a strong texture that favors short lines and emphasis over long-form reading.