Slab Contrasted Ibka 10 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Corporative Slab' by Latinotype, 'Peckham' and 'Weekly' by Los Andes, 'Egyptian Slate' and 'Prelo Slab Pro' by Monotype, 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether, and 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, sports branding, headlines, packaging, event promos, sporty, retro, punchy, confident, headline, impact, motion, vintage display, brand presence, chunky, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap hints, upright stress.
A chunky, forward-leaning slab serif with dense, block-like construction and rounded corners throughout. Strokes stay broadly even, with modest thick–thin shaping that shows up most in curved joins and terminals rather than in delicate hairlines. The serifs read as heavy slabs with slight bracketing, and many terminals are cut with angled, wedge-like faces that reinforce the italic slant. Counters are compact and the overall rhythm is tight and forceful, with sturdy arches and broad curves that keep forms readable at large sizes.
This font excels in display settings where strong texture and instant recognition matter—headlines, posters, sports identity work, and bold packaging. It can also work for short emphatic subheads or pull quotes, but its weight and tight counters make it better suited to larger sizes than long passages.
The tone is bold and energetic, with a vintage athletic and poster-like presence. Its slanted, muscular shapes feel assertive and lively, suggesting motion and impact rather than refinement or quiet text setting.
The design appears intended to deliver a powerful, vintage-leaning slab-serif voice with an italic sense of movement—prioritizing impact, robustness, and a cohesive, poster-ready silhouette.
Uppercase forms are especially compact and blocky, while the lowercase keeps a straightforward, sturdy skeleton with minimal ornamentation. Numerals follow the same heavy, sporty logic, with broad curves and strong, squared-off finishing that maintains a consistent, impactful color in a line.