Slab Contrasted Ibmu 14 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Sanchez', 'Sanchez Slab', and 'Sánchez Niu' by Latinotype; 'Peckham' by Los Andes; 'Sharp Slab' by Monotype; 'Pepi/Rudi' by Suitcase Type Foundry; and 'Arbour' and 'Arbour Soft' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, packaging, editorial display, confident, athletic, retro, headline, hearty, impact, emphasis, brand voice, vintage sporty, display clarity, slabbed, bracketed, ink-trap, bouncy, compact.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and tightly packed counters that create a dense, punchy color on the page. The serifs are stout and strongly bracketed, with a subtly carved, wedge-like finishing that reads as slightly chiseled at joins and terminals. Curves are full and rounded, while diagonals and shoulders show purposeful, blocky shaping that keeps the texture even in bold sizes. The lowercase follows a robust, compact rhythm with a sturdy x-height and short extenders, and the numerals match the same weight and forward momentum for consistent emphasis.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and prominent editorial display where its weight and slant can carry a message with authority. It also fits branding and packaging that benefit from a vintage athletic or bold Americana flavor, and it can work for short bursts of emphasis in UI or ads when set with generous spacing.
The overall tone feels bold and energetic, with a sporty, poster-ready attitude. Its slanted stance and chunky slabs give it a retro, display-driven personality that suggests confidence and impact rather than delicacy.
The design appears intended to combine classic slab-serif solidity with an italic, high-impact display presence. Its wide stance, heavy serifs, and sculpted terminals aim to deliver strong readability and a distinctive, energetic voice in large-format typography.
At text sizes the dense interior spaces and strong serifs can create a darker, more compact texture, while at larger sizes the carved terminals and bracketing become a distinctive stylistic cue. The italic construction is integrated into the letterforms (not merely obliqued), maintaining a cohesive, forward-driving silhouette across caps, lowercase, and figures.