Slab Contrasted Ibly 8 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Goodall' by Colophon Foundry, 'Publica Slab' by FaceType, 'Nomos Slab' by Identity Letters, 'Peckham' by Los Andes, 'Choplin' by René Bieder, 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry, and 'Pepi/Rudi' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, retro, sporty, punchy, confident, playful, impact, momentum, display, nostalgia, emphasis, blocky, rounded, bracketed, ink-trap, soft corners.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and compact counters. Strokes are strongly weighted with modest contrast, while the serifs read as thick, squared slabs with noticeable bracketing that helps the joins feel rounded rather than rigid. Terminals are crisp but slightly softened by curved joins and small notches that resemble ink-trap-like cut-ins at some corners, adding texture and preventing dark spots. The lowercase is sturdy and compact with a single-storey a and g, and the numerals are bold, wide, and highly graphic for punchy display use.
Best suited to bold headlines, posters, and attention-grabbing branding where a strong silhouette is needed. It also fits sports and event graphics, product packaging, and short callouts that benefit from a condensed sense of momentum and weight.
The overall tone feels energetic and assertive, with a vintage, poster-like confidence. Its slanted, chunky forms suggest motion and impact, giving it a sporty, headline-ready voice that can also read as playful when set in shorter phrases.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact display typography with a classic slab-serif backbone, combining broad, powerful shapes with a forward-leaning stance to communicate speed and emphasis.
The face builds a distinctive rhythm through alternating rounded bowls and squared slabs, creating a lively, slightly stamped look. Tight internal spaces and strong joins make it most effective when given enough size and breathing room, where its corner details and bracketing remain clear.