Slab Contrasted Ibly 7 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arcanite Slab' by 38-lineart, 'Clab' by Eko Bimantara, 'Publica Slab' by FaceType, 'Monradok' by Jipatype, and 'Choplin' by René Bieder (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, branding, sports, packaging, headlines, retro, sporty, assertive, playful, headline, impact, motion, nostalgia, display, chunky, bracketed, rounded, ink-trap, compact.
A heavy, forward-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and compact internal counters. Strokes are largely uniform, with sturdy rectangular slabs that read as slightly bracketed and softened at corners, giving the forms a molded, poster-like solidity. Curves are generous and rounded, while joins and terminals show subtle notch/ink-trap-like cut-ins that help keep small apertures from filling in at this weight. Numerals and capitals share the same dense, weighty construction, creating a consistent, blocky rhythm across lines.
Best suited to large-scale applications where impact is the priority: posters, headline systems, sports or team-inspired branding, and packaging that needs a strong, friendly punch. It can also work for short emphatic text (taglines, callouts, signage) where dense texture and forward motion are desirable.
The overall tone is bold and energetic, with a retro athletic flavor that feels confident and attention-seeking. Its slanted stance and chunky slabs add momentum, making the voice feel punchy and extroverted rather than refined or quiet.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight and momentum in a slab-serif structure, combining sturdy geometry with softened details for a lively, approachable display voice.
At text sizes the mass and tight counters can create dark color, while larger settings emphasize the distinctive notched joins and the rounded, softened slab structure. The italic slant is pronounced enough to signal motion without becoming calligraphic.