Slab Contrasted Ihbi 12 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Sybilla Multiverse' and 'Sybilla Pro' by Karandash, 'Multiple' by Latinotype, and 'Gazeta Slab' by Vanarchiv (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports, vintage, editorial, confident, sporty, rugged, impact, heritage, energy, emphasis, bracketed serifs, wedge terminals, ink-trap feel, compact counters, chunky.
A slanted slab-serif with heavy, blocky forms and compact counters. Serifs are sturdy and mostly bracketed, often reading like short wedges that reinforce the baseline and cap line. Stroke modulation is subtle, with a generally even, dark texture and slightly tapered or sheared terminals that add motion. The overall rhythm is energetic and a bit irregular in an intentional, display-oriented way, with small ink-trap-like notches and tight joins contributing to a robust, grippy silhouette.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where a strong, energetic voice is needed. It can work well on packaging and labels, especially for heritage-leaning or rugged themes, and it fits sports or event graphics that benefit from bold, italic motion.
The tone feels vintage and assertive, combining old-school print character with the punch of a headline face. Its slant and chunky slabs give it a dynamic, sporty confidence, while the dense color and rugged detailing add a slightly industrial, workmanlike edge.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact typography with a vintage slab-serif flavor, using a forward slant and compact, sturdy detailing to create momentum and a confident presence.
Uppercase shapes are broad and commanding with pronounced slabs, while lowercase maintains a lively, compact rhythm that stays readable at larger sizes. Numerals match the same heavy, slanted construction and feel built for emphasis rather than delicate text settings.