Slab Contrasted Ibru 4 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, tall x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, western, retro, confident, loud, impact, motion, nostalgia, branding, slab serif, rounded slabs, bracketed serifs, oblique, heavy.
A heavy, right-slanted slab serif with broad proportions and a compact, sturdy build. Strokes are predominantly thick with subtly varied weight and large, rounded counters, while the slab terminals read as chunky, slightly softened blocks rather than razor-sharp cuts. Serifs are prominent and often bracketed into the stems, giving letters a molded, athletic feel. The lowercase shows a tall x-height and simplified forms, with single-storey shapes and bulbous joins that keep color dense and consistent across words.
This font performs best in headlines and short phrases where its heavy slabs and oblique stance can deliver impact—such as posters, event promotions, sports-themed branding, packaging labels, and bold signage. It is especially effective at medium-to-large sizes where the rounded counters and chunky serifs remain clear.
The overall tone is bold and attention-seeking, evoking vintage sports lettering and old-west poster typography. Its chunky slabs and energetic slant communicate motion, impact, and a confident, slightly nostalgic attitude.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, vintage-leaning slab serif voice with a built-in sense of motion, suitable for branding and display typography that needs to feel strong, energetic, and familiar.
The italic construction is strong and uniform, with angled horizontals and terminals that reinforce a forward-leaning rhythm. Numerals are equally weighty and rounded, matching the letterforms for display use where presence matters more than delicate detail.