Slab Contrasted Ibze 7 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Geometric Slabserif 703' by Bitstream, 'Publica Slab' by FaceType, 'ITC Lubalin Graph' by ITC, 'Egyptian Slate' and 'Sharp Slab' by Monotype, 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry, and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, sporty, confident, retro, bold, impact, athletic voice, vintage flavor, display emphasis, bracketed, heavy, chunky, energetic, compact.
A heavy, right-slanted slab serif with broad proportions and sturdy, block-like terminals. The serifs read as thick and supportive, with subtly bracketed joins that keep the shapes from feeling rigid. Counters are generous for the weight, and curves are full and rounded, helping legibility at display sizes. Stroke modulation is modest overall, with small optical thins in joins and curves, and the italic construction is expressed more through a forward-leaning stance than through calligraphic contrast.
Best suited to display work where weight and presence are an advantage: headlines, posters, apparel graphics, and brand marks. It also works well for packaging and promotional copy that needs a loud, compact typographic color, while longer text will read as intentionally bold and attention-forward.
The overall tone is assertive and high-impact, with a classic, collegiate edge. Its slanted, chunky forms feel energetic and promotional, conveying confidence and a slightly nostalgic, Americana-inflected voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through wide, heavy letterforms and robust slab serifs, pairing an italic stance with a stable, grounded structure. It aims to evoke traditional athletic and vintage advertising typography while remaining clear at large sizes.
In text settings the dense color and strong slabs create a pronounced rhythm and a tight, poster-like texture. Numerals and capitals maintain the same weighty, athletic presence, making the face feel cohesive across headlines and short passages.