Slab Contrasted Ibbe 4 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arcanite Slab' by 38-lineart, 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'FS Silas Slab' by Fontsmith, 'Foro' and 'Foro Rounded' by Hoftype, 'Cyntho Next Slab' by Mint Type, and 'Kheops' by Tipo Pèpel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, retro, sporty, confident, loud, playful, impact, momentum, distinctiveness, display clarity, chunky, bracketed, ink-trap, wedge serif, rounded.
A heavy, forward-leaning serif design with chunky bracketed slabs that read as wedge-like terminals. Strokes are broadly even, with only slight modulation, and the overall silhouette favors rounded corners and softened joins. Counters are compact and the spacing feels generous, helping the bold forms stay open at display sizes. Several letters show small notch-like cuts where strokes meet serifs, adding a subtly machined, punchy texture to the rhythm.
Best suited to display typography where mass and movement are assets: headlines, posters, event graphics, sports and team branding, and bold packaging or label work. It can also serve for short pull quotes or UI banners where a compact, high-impact italic voice is needed.
The font projects an energetic, throwback tone—confident and attention-grabbing with a sporty, headline-driven presence. Its italic slant and thick slabs give it momentum and impact, while the rounded detailing keeps it friendly rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold italic serif with a modernized slab feel—combining strong, blocky serifs with rounded shaping and small cut-in details to stay readable and distinctive at large sizes.
The uppercase has a sturdy, poster-like stance, while the lowercase remains robust and highly legible, with single-story forms where expected (notably the ‘a’). Numerals are similarly weighty and built to match the same blocky, forward-leaning cadence, making mixed alphanumeric settings feel cohesive.