Slab Contrasted Ibje 11 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'FF Kievit Slab' by FontFont, 'Orgon Slab' and 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Breve Slab Text' by Monotype, and 'Modum' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, retro, sporty, assertive, playful, rugged, display impact, vintage flavor, energetic emphasis, bold readability, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap, soft corners, compact counters.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and a lively, slightly condensed rhythm created by tight internal counters and strong horizontals. The serifs read as chunky and often bracketed, with subtle wedge-like shaping at terminals that helps the joins feel reinforced rather than delicate. Curves are full and rounded, while many corners show small notches and cut-ins that suggest ink-trap-like detailing and add texture at large sizes. Overall stroke behavior stays sturdy and even, with a confident italic construction and energetic diagonals.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, poster typography, sports or event branding, and packaging where strong color and motion are desirable. It can work for brief display copy and pull quotes, but the dense weight and tight counters favor larger sizes over long passages.
The tone is bold and extroverted, combining a vintage print sensibility with a sporty, poster-ready punch. Its thick slabs and forward slant convey motion and confidence, while the rounded forms keep it friendly rather than severe.
The design appears aimed at delivering a high-visibility italic slab serif for display use, blending classic slab structure with softened curves and small cut-in details to maintain clarity and personality at bold weights.
The numeral set matches the letterforms in weight and slant, with wide, prominent shapes suited to emphasis. Spacing appears relatively tight in running text, and the strong black density makes the face feel designed for impact rather than quiet neutrality.