Slab Contrasted Ibse 6 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Goodall' by Colophon Foundry, 'Clab' by Eko Bimantara, 'Hefring Slab' by Inhouse Type, 'Quadon' by René Bieder, and 'Kondolarge' by TypeK (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, bold, sporty, confident, retro, energetic, impact, emphasis, heritage, athletic tone, display legibility, slab serif, bracketed, oblique, rounded joins, ink-trap feel.
A heavy, oblique slab-serif with broad proportions and compact internal counters. Strokes are consistently thick with subtle modulation, paired with sturdy, bracketed slab serifs that read as squared yet slightly softened at the joins. Terminals are generally blunt and weighty, while curves (notably in C, G, O, and S) stay full and rounded, giving the face a dense, punchy texture. The lowercase shows a utilitarian, serifed construction with short ascenders/descenders and a sturdy rhythm; figures are similarly bold and wide with simple, emphatic shapes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and large typographic statements where its mass and slant can drive emphasis. It also fits sports branding, apparel graphics, and packaging that benefits from a sturdy, retro-inflected slab voice. Use with generous tracking and leading when setting longer phrases to keep counters from closing visually.
The overall tone is assertive and kinetic, combining a classic slab-serif authority with a forward-leaning, action-oriented feel. It suggests vintage athletic graphics and bold editorial emphasis—confident, loud, and built to be noticed.
The design appears intended as a high-impact, display-forward slab italic: wide and strong for instant legibility at a distance, with traditional slab cues tuned for energetic, contemporary emphasis.
At display sizes the strong serifs and compressed counters create a dark, impactful line; in longer settings the density can build quickly, especially in tightly spaced text. The italic slant is pronounced enough to add motion without turning the letterforms calligraphic.