Slab Contrasted Ihbe 7 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Marselis Slab' and 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont, 'Sybilla Multiverse' and 'Sybilla Pro' by Karandash, and 'PF Centro Slab Press' by Parachute (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, branding, vintage, collegiate, confident, rugged, display impact, print character, retro tone, emphasis italics, bracketed, slanted, compact, ink-trapless, lively.
A heavy, slanted slab-serif with compact proportions and sturdy, bracketed serifs. Strokes show clear thick–thin modulation, with rounded joins and softened terminals that keep the overall texture smooth rather than sharp. The lowercase has a two-storey “a” and “g,” open apertures, and a gently forward-leaning rhythm; the italic construction reads as a true italic rather than a mechanical oblique. Numerals are solid and wide-set with sturdy curves and slab terminals, matching the letterforms’ robust, print-forward color.
Best suited to headlines, deck copy, posters, and bold editorial pull quotes where its slanted slabs and compact density can create impact. It can also work well for packaging and brand marks that want a vintage print feel and confident typographic presence.
The face projects a classic, mid-century editorial energy—confident and workmanlike, with a subtle collegiate/poster flavor. Its slanted stance and thick slabs add urgency and momentum, while the rounded modulation keeps it approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, display-first slab-serif voice with italic-driven momentum and classic print character. Its combination of bracketed slabs, noticeable modulation, and compact proportions aims for high-impact readability and a distinctive, slightly nostalgic tone.
Spacing appears intentionally tight for strong word shapes and headline density, with slightly varied character widths that create a lively, uneven rhythm typical of display-oriented slabs. The heavy slabs and compact counters suggest it will hold up best when given enough size and leading to avoid crowding in longer runs.