Slab Contrasted Ibvy 10 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clavo' by Dada Studio, 'FF Kievit Slab' and 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont, 'Aptifer Slab' by Linotype, and 'Adagio Slab' by Machalski (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, editorial leads, retro, sporty, assertive, friendly, editorial, impact, motion, retro appeal, bold legibility, brand voice, slab serif, bracketed serifs, oblique, soft terminals, rounded counters.
A heavy, oblique slab-serif with compact, blocky letterforms and broad, bracketed serifs that read more like sturdy wedges than hairline details. Strokes feel dense and even, with only modest modulation, while corners and joins are slightly softened to keep the weight from looking brittle. The uppercase has a squat, punchy presence, and the lowercase shows single-storey shapes and generous bowls that maintain clarity at display sizes. Numerals are bold and rounded, matching the font’s wide, stable rhythm and strong baseline presence.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and branding that need bold emphasis with a classic slab-serif backbone. It can work well for editorial lead-ins, packaging callouts, and short, high-impact lines where the slant adds momentum and the heavy slabs hold up under strong contrast or large-scale printing.
The overall tone is confident and energetic, with a retro, poster-like flavor that suggests speed and impact. Its slanted stance and chunky slabs give it a sporty, promotional feel, while the softened curves keep it approachable rather than severe.
This font appears designed to deliver maximum impact with a vintage-leaning slab-serif voice, combining a strong, condensed-feeling silhouette with an oblique posture for motion and urgency. The softened detailing suggests an intention to stay readable and inviting while still projecting authority.
The design leans on large interior counters and sturdy serifs to preserve legibility in tight, heavy setting. The italic angle is pronounced enough to add motion without turning the shapes into script-like forms.