Slab Contrasted Ibfo 4 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'FS Silas Slab' by Fontsmith, 'Calanda' and 'Foro Rounded' by Hoftype, 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype, 'Metronic Slab Pro' by Mostardesign, and 'Eigerdals Slab' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, assertive, retro, headline, energetic, impact, motion, emphasis, branding, display, blocky, bracketed, compact, chunky, angular.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and dense, dark color on the page. Strokes are sturdy and mostly uniform, with subtle modulation and crisp, squared terminals that read as slab-like serifs on key joins. Counters are relatively tight and apertures are conservative, reinforcing a compact, impact-first rhythm. The italic construction is oblique rather than calligraphic, with stable geometry and strong horizontals that keep letterforms grounded even at a slant.
Best suited to display settings where a forceful, condensed block of text is desirable—headlines, posters, and bold editorial callouts. It also fits sports and collegiate-style branding, product packaging, and large-format signage where the slanted slabs can project speed and impact.
The overall tone is bold and punchy, combining a vintage athletic flavor with a utilitarian, poster-ready confidence. Its strong slabs and pronounced slant create a sense of forward motion and urgency, making text feel energetic and attention-seeking rather than delicate or formal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight with a dynamic italic stance, pairing slab-serif solidity with a brisk, promotional energy. It prioritizes presence and readability at larger sizes, aiming for a classic-yet-aggressive display voice.
In the sample text, the heavy weight and tight internal spaces create a robust texture that favors short bursts of copy. The numerals match the same stout, slabbed character, supporting consistent emphasis in scorelines, dates, and pricing.