Slab Contrasted Ibja 10 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bandera', 'Bandera Cyrillic', and 'Bandera Pro' by AndrijType; 'FF Kievit Slab' and 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont; 'Kheops' by Tipo Pèpel; 'Rogliano' by TipoType; and 'Kondolarge' by TypeK (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, sports branding, packaging, headlines, signage, retro, athletic, headline, confident, punchy, impact, momentum, brand presence, retro flavor, display readability, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap feel, compact counters, soft corners.
A hefty italic slab serif with broad, squared proportions and assertive, bracket-like slabs. Strokes stay largely even, with only subtle modulation, while interior counters are compact and tightly shaped, emphasizing a dense, poster-ready color. Terminals are blunt and squared-off, and several joins show slight notches or ink-trap-like cut-ins that sharpen the silhouettes at display sizes. The overall rhythm is energetic and forward-leaning, with a strong baseline presence and sturdy, engineered curves on rounds and bowls.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as posters, sports identities, packaging fronts, and bold editorial headlines. It can also work for signage or title cards where a compact, forceful texture and quick recognition matter more than extended reading comfort.
The font projects a sporty, retro-leaning confidence—bold, loud, and built to grab attention. Its slanted stance and chunky slabs evoke classic advertising and team branding, giving text a sense of momentum and toughness without feeling delicate or formal.
The design intent appears to be a modernized, display-first italic slab that combines old-school advertising flavor with a solid, contemporary build. Its dense counters, blocky slabs, and forward slant suggest a focus on energetic branding and attention-grabbing typography.
The numerals and capitals read especially strong due to their broad proportions and tight counters, making the set feel intentionally optimized for impact. In longer samples, spacing appears designed to keep lines cohesive and dark, favoring punch over airy readability.