Slab Contrasted Ihbo 1 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 'Adagio Slab' by Machalski (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, magazine titles, bookish, vintage, confident, sporty, editorial, emphasis, authority, heritage, impact, momentum, slab serif, bracketed, oblique, ink-trap hints, beaked terminals.
A sturdy italic slab serif with wide, squared serifs and modestly bracketed joins that keep the forms feeling solid rather than delicate. Strokes show subtle modulation, with thickened curves and slightly tapered joins that add a traditional, print-like texture without becoming calligraphic. The italic slant is consistent and relatively steep, giving letters a forward-leaning rhythm; counters stay open and round in C/O/Q and the lowercase retains a readable, workmanlike structure. Serifs are blocky and stable on capitals and numerals, while many lowercase terminals show small beaks and angled cuts that reinforce the oblique movement. Numerals are heavy and emphatic with broad feet and clear silhouettes.
Works best for headlines, short blocks of emphasis, and titling where an italic voice is desired without sacrificing weight or stability. It suits book covers, magazine and newspaper-style features, packaging, and branding that wants a heritage feel with a sporty edge.
The overall tone feels classic and assertive—like legacy editorial typography or collegiate/athletic publishing—combining seriousness with forward momentum. The italic energy reads dynamic and persuasive, while the slab construction keeps it grounded and dependable.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust italic companion for attention-getting typography: energetic enough to signal motion and emphasis, but anchored by slab serifs for authority and a traditional print sensibility.
Spacing in the samples reads comfortable and even for a display-leaning italic, with a dense, confident color on the page. The bold slabs and strong diagonals in letters like K, V, W, X, and Z contribute to a punchy texture, while rounded letters remain smooth and friendly rather than rigid.