Slab Contrasted Ibno 7 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'FF Marselis Slab' by FontFont, 'CamingoSlab' by Jan Fromm, 'Aptifer Slab' by Linotype, 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts, and 'Modum' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logotypes, retro, sporty, punchy, friendly, display, impact, emphasis, vintage flavor, athletic tone, headline clarity, chunky, bracketed, rounded, inclined, compact.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with compact proportions and sturdy, block-like serifs. Strokes are dense and mostly even, with subtle curvature and soft, rounded joins that keep the forms from feeling rigid. The serifs read as bold slabs with gentle bracketing, and the italic construction is expressed through a consistent forward slant and slightly dynamic, wedge-like terminals. Counters are relatively tight for the weight, while spacing and sidebearings feel tuned for headline setting rather than long text.
This font is best suited to attention-grabbing headlines, posters, and short bursts of text where the weight and slant can do the work of emphasis. It also fits sports branding, packaging, and logotypes that benefit from a bold, vintage-leaning slab serif with forward momentum.
The overall tone is bold and energetic, with a retro, athletic flavor that recalls vintage posters and team lettering. Its chunky shapes and forward motion give it a confident, upbeat voice that feels more playful than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a condensed, energetic italic texture while retaining the stability and familiarity of slab serifs. It prioritizes strong silhouettes and punchy rhythm for display typography and branding applications.
Uppercase forms maintain a strong, sign-like silhouette with broad shoulders and emphatic feet, while the lowercase keeps the same mass and slant for a cohesive texture in mixed case. Numerals match the weight and italic rhythm, reading clearly at large sizes with a sturdy, poster-ready presence.