Slab Contrasted Ibka 12 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Miura Slab' by DSType, 'Weekly' by Los Andes, 'Egyptian Slate' and 'Prelo Slab Pro' by Monotype, 'Exo Slab Pro' by Polimateria, and 'Tabac Slab' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, athletic, retro, assertive, playful, punchy, impact, dynamism, retro appeal, brand presence, chunky, bracketed, rounded, ink-trap, compact.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with compact counters and a strongly built, blocky skeleton. The serifs read as stout slabs with subtle bracketing, and many terminals are squared off, giving the letterforms a carved, poster-like solidity. Curves (notably in C, G, O, and S) are full and rounded, while joins and inside corners show small notch-like cut-ins that add bite and improve separation at tight spaces. The rhythm is dense and emphatic, with simplified shapes and minimal delicacy, keeping the texture dark and steady across lines.
Best suited for display settings where bold texture and momentum are desirable: headlines, posters, sports or team identity, attention-grabbing packaging, and compact logo wordmarks. It can also work for short subheads or pull quotes when you want an assertive, vintage-leaning voice without fine details that would soften at distance.
The overall tone feels sporty and high-impact, evoking vintage athletic lettering and bold editorial headlines. Its forward slant and chunky slabs add energy and confidence, while the rounded curves keep it approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif backbone, combining a retro athletic sensibility with sturdy, modernized drawing. The notch-like inner cuts and bracketing suggest an emphasis on maintaining clarity in tight counters while preserving an unmistakably bold silhouette.
Lowercase forms show a sturdy, display-oriented construction with short extenders and robust bowls, and the numerals share the same squared, weighty stance for consistent emphasis. The italic angle is strong enough to read as dynamic, but the forms remain stable and legible at larger sizes where the interior notches and bracketing become part of the personality.