Slab Contrasted Ibko 6 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'Majora' and 'Majora Pro' by Latinotype, 'Kondolarge' by TypeK, 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion, and 'Museo Slab Rounded' by exljbris (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, retro, assertive, punchy, industrial, impact, emphasis, display, ruggedness, retro flavor, slab serif, oblique, blocky, compact joins, ink-trap feel.
A heavy, oblique slab serif with broad proportions and dense, compact counters. Strokes are largely monolinear with subtle internal modulation, and the thick, squared terminals create strong horizontal “feet” and caps that read as slab-like without delicate bracketing. The outlines show slightly scooped or notched join areas in places, adding an ink-trap-like robustness and helping shapes stay open at bold sizes. Round letters lean toward squarish geometry, and diagonals and curves are cut with firm, engineered edges for a solid, poster-ready texture.
Best suited for display settings such as headlines, posters, sports and team-style branding, and bold packaging or label work. It can also perform well in short subheads or callouts where a strong slanted emphasis is needed, but its density and heavy slabs make it less ideal for long-form text at small sizes.
The overall tone is bold and energetic, with a distinctly sporty, retro-influenced attitude. Its slanted stance and chunky slabs give it a forward-driving feel that reads as confident, promotional, and attention-grabbing rather than refined or quiet.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through a combination of heavy slabs, wide set proportions, and a consistent oblique angle. Its sturdy construction and slightly relieved joins suggest an emphasis on durability and legibility in bold, high-contrast applications like branding and advertising.
In the sample text, the weight and slant create a strong rhythmic pattern and tight word shapes, producing an impactful typographic color. The numerals match the same heavy, engineered construction, supporting headline use where consistency and punch matter more than delicacy.