Slab Contrasted Ibbu 7 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra, 'Publica Slab' by FaceType, 'ITC Lubalin Graph' by ITC, 'Nomos Slab' by Identity Letters, 'Sharp Slab' by Monotype, and 'Pepi/Rudi' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, sports branding, packaging, editorial headlines, signage, sporty, retro, assertive, headline, boldly formal, impact, energy, retro display, brand presence, slab serifs, bracketed, ball terminals, ink traps, tight apertures.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with compact counters and strongly blocky construction. Serifs are substantial and mostly rectangular, often bracketed into the stems, giving the alphabet a sturdy, anchored rhythm. Bowls and shoulders are rounded but tightly drawn, with several joins showing small notches/ink-trap-like cut-ins that help keep interior spaces open at weight. The lowercase uses single-storey forms where visible (notably a and g), with ball terminals on letters like a and f adding a slightly decorative accent. Numerals are similarly weighty and slanted, with simplified, robust shapes intended to hold up at large sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where a bold, energetic slab serif is needed. It can work well for sports-leaning identities, retro-inspired packaging, and editorial display lines, and it should remain legible in short blocks of text when set with generous tracking and line spacing.
The tone is punchy and confident, blending a vintage athletic/advertising feel with a slightly formal slab-serif presence. Its steep italic energy reads fast and emphatic, making it feel like a display face built for impact rather than subtlety.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a forward-leaning, athletic cadence, while retaining the unmistakable structure and authority of a slab serif. Details like bracketed slabs and small cut-ins at joins suggest an emphasis on maintaining clarity and internal space despite the heavy weight.
The strong slant and heavy serifs create pronounced word shapes and a dynamic baseline texture. Apertures on letters such as C, S, and a are relatively tight, and the overall darkness is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, helping the font maintain a solid “poster” color on the page.