Slab Contrasted Ibhu 7 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, tall x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, retro, sporty, confident, punchy, rugged, impact, heritage, energy, display, slabbed, bracketed, ink-trap, rounded, compact.
A very heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and compact internal counters. The serifs are blocky and strongly bracketed, with a slightly chamfered, sculpted feel at joins that creates small ink-trap-like notches in places. Strokes show clear modulation for a slab design, and terminals are rounded rather than sharply cut, giving the letters a softened, massy silhouette. The lowercase is large and sturdy, with single-storey forms and pronounced entry/exit shapes that reinforce the forward slant.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, logos, and packaging where its heavy slabs and italic drive can do the work. It also fits sports- or heritage-inspired branding and apparel graphics, and can hold up in large labels or signage where a dense, rugged texture is desirable.
The overall tone feels bold and assertive with a vintage, athletic edge. Its chunky slabs and slanted momentum read as energetic and persuasive, while the softened corners keep it approachable rather than severe.
This font appears designed to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif backbone, combining a vintage display voice with an energetic italic stance. The large lowercase and sturdy details suggest an intention to stay legible and cohesive while projecting a bold, promotional character.
The design maintains a consistent, rhythmic texture in text, producing a dark, even color with minimal sparkle due to the heavy weight and tight counters. Numerals match the lettering’s blocky construction and italic posture, making them suitable for impactful, display-led settings.