Slab Contrasted Ibvo 14 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FS Silas Slab' by Fontsmith, 'Majora' and 'Majora Pro' by Latinotype, 'Egyptian Slate' and 'Prelo Slab Pro' by Monotype, 'Metronic Slab Pro' by Mostardesign, and 'Tabac Slab' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, athletic, retro, punchy, editorial, confident, impact, emphasis, display, readability, slabbed, bracketed, blocky, ink-trappy, oblique.
A heavy oblique slab serif with compact counters and sturdy, bracketed slabs that read as confident blocks at display sizes. Strokes are broadly uniform with only modest modulation, and joins and inner corners show slight notching/ink-trap behavior that helps keep apertures open in tight spaces. The proportions are broad with a low, grounded stance; terminals are squared and the overall construction favors robust geometry over delicate detail. Spacing is moderately tight, creating a dense texture in words and a strong horizontal rhythm across lines.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, poster typography, sports and event branding, and bold packaging statements. The dense texture and heavy slabs hold up well in large sizes and on coarse printing surfaces, while the oblique angle helps add emphasis in logos, badges, and callouts.
The tone is assertive and energetic, with a sporty, vintage-leaning flavor that feels at home in headlines and signage. Its bold, forward-leaning posture adds motion and urgency, while the slab structure brings a utilitarian, workmanlike confidence. Overall it conveys impact and clarity more than refinement.
This design appears aimed at delivering maximum visual punch in an oblique slab serif form, balancing sturdy, workhorse construction with enough shaping at corners and joins to keep letters readable when set tightly. The goal seems to be a versatile display face that feels energetic and classic without becoming ornate.
The italic is more of a forceful oblique than a calligraphic italic, keeping serif shapes and stroke endings largely consistent across the set. Numerals match the weight and stance of the letters, with rounded forms kept tightly controlled to preserve a compact, high-impact color on the page.