Slab Contrasted Ibwy 5 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FS Silas Slab' by Fontsmith, 'Corporative Slab' and 'Sánchez Niu' by Latinotype, 'Peckham' by Los Andes, 'Pepi/Rudi' by Suitcase Type Foundry, and 'Gambero' by Typoforge Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, magazine covers, athletic, assertive, retro, editorial, punchy, impact, motion, ruggedness, display clarity, brand presence, slabbed, chunky, bracketed, ink-trap hints, compact joins.
A heavy, forward-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and dense color on the page. Strokes read mostly even in weight, with prominent slab terminals and subtly bracketed joins that soften the blocky structure. Counters are rounded and slightly compressed by the thick strokes, while curves (notably in C, G, O, and S) stay smooth and controlled. The italic construction is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, producing a strong rightward motion without becoming overly cursive.
Best suited to headlines and display typography where weight and slanted momentum are advantages—posters, sports or team-themed branding, bold packaging, and editorial cover lines. It can also work for short callouts, pull quotes, and signage where a compact, emphatic voice is needed.
The tone is bold and energetic, combining a sporty, poster-ready presence with a faintly vintage, print-driven feel. Its chunky slabs and steady rhythm give it confidence and impact, making it feel more headline than text.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a decisive italic slant and sturdy slab terminals, balancing ruggedness with controlled curves for readable, attention-grabbing display settings.
The lowercase shows sturdy, compact forms with short, strong serifs that help maintain legibility at display sizes. Numerals are similarly weighty and built to match the caps, keeping a uniform, high-impact texture in mixed settings.