Slab Contrasted Iblu 7 is a very bold, very wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Henderson Slab' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, signage, packaging, western, athletic, retro, bold, assertive, impact, motion, ruggedness, display, brand voice, slabbed, oblique, chunky, ink-trap, posterlike.
A heavy, oblique slab-serif display face with broad proportions and compact internal counters. Strokes are generally sturdy and even, with squared, blocky terminals and prominent slab-like feet that read as part of the stem rather than delicate serifs. Many joins and corners show subtle notching or cut-in shaping, giving the outlines a slightly carved, stamped feel and helping keep counters open at this weight. The overall rhythm is energetic and right-leaning, with a mix of rounded bowls and angular slabs that produces a strong, billboard-scale silhouette.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short bursts of copy where strong presence is needed. It works well for sports branding, event promotion, and bold packaging panels, and can hold up in large-format signage where its slabs and notches remain clear. For body text, it’s more effective as a sparing accent or pull-quote style rather than long reading.
The tone is forceful and throwback, evoking classic sports lettering and frontier or fairground poster typography. Its slanted stance adds motion and urgency, while the chunky slabs keep it grounded and muscular. The cut-in details contribute a rugged, workmanlike character rather than a polished editorial feel.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a fast, energetic slant and a rugged slab-serif build. The notched shaping and compact counters suggest an effort to preserve clarity and add distinctive texture at very heavy weights, targeting display settings that benefit from a confident, vintage-leaning voice.
At larger sizes the notched corners and slab terminals become a defining texture; at smaller sizes the tight counters and dense color can make extended passages feel heavy. Numerals and capitals read especially loud and stable, with a consistent, high-impact presence across the set.