Slab Contrasted Wiba 4 is a very bold, very wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, sports branding, poster, western, retro, sturdy, loud, impact, heritage, display, legibility, bracketed, ink-trap, ball terminals, rounded, blocky.
A heavy display slab with compact counters, strong vertical stress, and pronounced bracketed serifs that read as thick “feet” and caps. Strokes show clear modulation, with beefy stems and slightly tapered joins that create subtle notches/ink-trap-like relief in tight corners. Curves are broadly rounded and end in soft ball-like terminals in places (notably on a, c, e), while diagonals (V, W, X) remain chunky and stable. The lowercase is robust with a single-storey a and g, a tall, slab-topped t, and a wide, shelf-like arm on r; numerals are similarly blocky with prominent slabs and open, readable forms.
Best suited to high-impact applications such as headlines, posters, labels, and signage where the thick slabs and tight counters create a strong silhouette. It can also work for badges, team marks, and packaging that benefits from a bold, heritage-leaning voice.
The overall tone is assertive and attention-seeking, combining a classic slab authority with a showbill/Wild West flavor. It feels industrial and dependable, but also theatrical—built to look punchy and nostalgic rather than quiet or refined.
The design appears intended as a commanding display slab that merges traditional, bracketed slab structure with dramatic contrast and rounded, friendly terminals. The goal seems to be maximum presence and a distinctive vintage character that holds up in large, bold settings.
Spacing in the samples appears generous for a display face, helping the dense shapes breathe at large sizes. The heavy serifs and deep joins create a distinctive texture that can darken quickly in long lines, while remaining highly recognizable in headlines.