Slab Contrasted Ibtu 7 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dean Gothic' and 'Dean Slab' by Blaze Type, 'Ciutadella Slab' by Emtype Foundry, 'FF DIN Slab' by FontFont, 'Hefring Slab' by Inhouse Type, 'Siseriff' by Linotype, and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, editorial display, assertive, retro, editorial, sporty, industrial, attention grabbing, vintage display, energetic emphasis, rugged authority, headline clarity, slab serif, bracketed, beaked terminals, ink-trap feel, compact counters.
A heavy italic slab serif with broad, bracketed slabs and a strong rightward slant. Strokes are robust with a noticeable, but not delicate, modulation and tight internal counters that keep the color dense. Many joins and terminals show slightly pinched or notched transitions that add a crisp, engineered texture, while the slabs read as firmly planted and somewhat wedge-like at the ends. The overall rhythm is energetic and compact, with sturdy capitals and sturdy, workmanlike lowercase forms that maintain consistent weight and presence across the set.
This font is well suited to headlines, subheads, and short display lines where a bold, slanted slab serif can add urgency and authority. It works particularly well for sports and team identities, vintage-inspired posters, packaging callouts, and editorial or magazine settings that need a strong typographic voice.
The tone is confident and punchy, pairing a classic, poster-like solidity with a fast, forward-leaning attitude. It evokes vintage editorial headlines, athletic branding, and utilitarian signage—bold, no-nonsense, and built to grab attention at a glance.
The design appears intended to combine slab-serif sturdiness with italic speed, delivering a compact, high-impact display style that remains structured and readable. Its bracketed slabs and crisp transitions suggest a goal of creating a tough, engineered look that holds up in large sizes and attention-grabbing contexts.
The numerals and capitals feel especially blocky and emphatic, with broad slabs that reinforce a strong baseline and clear word shapes. In text, the dense weight and italic angle create momentum, making it most effective when set with comfortable spacing and used where impact is prioritized over delicacy.