Slab Contrasted Ibly 12 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, retro, sporty, punchy, playful, confident, impact, motion, retro appeal, headline clarity, brand voice, bracketed, chunky, rounded corners, soft slab, ink-trap hints.
A heavy, forward-leaning slab serif with compact, chunky forms and softened corners. Strokes are broadly even with gentle modulation, while the serifs read as sturdy wedges/slabs that feel integrated into the stems rather than sharply separated. Counters are relatively tight and the interior shapes stay rounded, giving the alphabet a dense, poster-friendly texture. The rhythm is energetic and slightly bouncy, with a consistent rightward slant and a mix of broad, open letters (like O) alongside more compact, blocky ones that create a lively overall color.
Best suited to display roles where impact and motion matter—headlines, posters, logos, packaging, and branded graphics. It can also work for short bursts of text such as pull quotes, event titles, or label copy where its dense color and lively slant enhance emphasis.
The font projects a bold, retro confidence with a sporty, headline-driven attitude. Its softened slabs and forward motion add friendliness and momentum, balancing toughness with a playful, approachable tone.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum presence with a fast, energetic slant and sturdy slab construction, echoing classic advertising and athletic typography while keeping the forms rounded and friendly for contemporary branding.
The numerals and lowercase maintain the same muscular silhouette and slanted stance as the caps, helping paragraphs of display text feel cohesive. The boldness and compact counters suggest it will read best with a bit of breathing room in tracking and line spacing, especially in longer settings.