Slab Contrasted Ibko 1 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Bandera' by AndrijType, 'Bluteau Slab' by DSType, 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont, 'Rooney' by Jan Fromm, 'Kondolarge' by TypeK, and 'Bree Serif' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, sporty, retro, assertive, playful, headline, impact, energy, display, branding, retro appeal, slab serif, soft corners, bracketed serifs, ink-trap like, heavy weight.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and compact internal counters. Strokes are thick and largely even, with subtle modulation and sturdy, bracketed slab terminals that read as slightly chamfered or ink-trap-like at joins. The letterforms are tightly built with a tall x-height, rounded bowls, and short, forceful arms and crossbars, producing a dense, punchy texture in text. Numerals match the weight and stance, with simplified, blocky shapes designed for impact.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of text where maximum punch and immediacy are needed—posters, sports and event branding, packaging callouts, and bold editorial or digital hero treatments. It can work for subheads at moderate sizes, but the dense texture and tight counters favor display use over extended reading.
The overall tone is bold and energetic, blending vintage poster and athletic-signage cues with a friendly softness from the rounded curves and cushioned corners. Its strong slabbing and forward slant make it feel active and promotional rather than quiet or literary.
The design appears intended to deliver a loud, high-impact slab serif voice with a forward-leaning, energetic stance. Its broad shapes and softened details suggest a balance between rugged display strength and approachable, modern friendliness.
Spacing appears intentionally tight in the sample, amplifying a compact, poster-like rhythm. The italic construction is more of a robust oblique with consistent stroke weight, keeping the forms stable at larger sizes while remaining expressive.