Slab Contrasted Ibfy 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, 'DIN Next Slab' by Monotype, 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry, 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether, 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion, 'Typewriter' by URW Type Foundry, and 'Eigerdals Slab' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, packaging, logos, athletic, assertive, retro, energetic, headline, impact, emphasis, motion, nostalgia, branding, slab serif, bracketed, wedge cuts, ink-trap feel, tight apertures.
A heavy, right-slanted slab serif with compact proportions and a strongly unified stroke weight. Serifs are broad and blocky with subtle bracketing and occasional wedge-like cuts that sharpen joins and terminals. Counters are relatively tight and apertures tend to be restrained, giving the letters a dense, poster-ready color. The lowercase shows sturdy, single-storey forms (notably the “a” and “g”) and robust verticals, while figures are wide, rounded, and strongly anchored on the baseline.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where a forceful voice is needed—especially in sports, event promotion, and bold packaging. It can also work for short callouts, labels, and logo lockups where the slab serifs and italic energy help carry attention.
The overall tone is bold and punchy, with a sporty, display-forward attitude that reads as confident and a bit nostalgic. Its italic slant and blocky slabs add momentum and impact, suggesting motion and emphasis rather than quiet text setting.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a fast, forward-leaning stance, combining hefty slabs with compact counters for a strong, vintage-leaning display presence.
The rhythm is driven by pronounced, chunky terminals and firm curves, which help maintain consistency at large sizes. The slanted construction and dense interior spaces can make long passages feel intense, but they support strong word shapes for emphatic lines.