Slab Contrasted Ihli 5 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arcanite Slab' by 38-lineart, 'Paralucent Slab' by Device, 'Nomos Slab' by Identity Letters, 'Hefring Slab' by Inhouse Type, 'Emy Slab' by Latinotype, 'Etelka Slab' by Storm Type Foundry, and 'Gintona Slab' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, retro, assertive, industrial, headline, impact, retro appeal, brand presence, display legibility, athletic tone, slab serif, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, ink traps, compact counters.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and a sturdy, poster-like color on the page. Strokes show mild modulation, with thick verticals and dense joins that keep counters relatively compact. Serifs are bold and mostly bracketed, reading as strong “blocks” at the ends of stems, while many curves feature softened corners and occasional ball-like terminals. The uppercase is wide and stable, and the lowercase carries the same weighty feel with chunky bowls and short, stout serifs, creating an even, forceful rhythm in text.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, and display copy where the bold slabs can do the work of attracting attention. It also fits sports-themed identities, rugged product packaging, and signage that benefits from a strong, directional presence.
The overall tone is confident and punchy, with a vintage, athletic energy. Its bold slabs and forward slant evoke classic sports branding, editorial impact, and utilitarian signage, balancing ruggedness with a slightly refined, old-school print sensibility.
This font appears designed to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif voice and a dynamic slant, combining sturdy construction with a slightly retro, print-oriented character for branding and display typography.
The design’s density and prominent serifs create a strong horizontal emphasis, especially in words with repeated stems and crossbars. In longer lines, the weight and compact internal space can build a dark texture, making spacing and size choices important for maintaining clarity.