Slab Contrasted Ihmy 5 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Corporative Slab', 'Sanchez', 'Sanchez Slab', and 'Sánchez Niu' by Latinotype and 'Weekly' by Los Andes (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, editorial, heritage, assertive, sporty, traditional, display impact, emphasis, authority, heritage feel, energy, bracketed, ink-trap hints, sturdy, compact counters, rhythmic.
A heavy, right-leaning serif with slab-like, bracketed terminals and compact interior spaces. Strokes feel robust and mostly even, with subtle modulation and crisp joins that keep the texture firm and dark on the page. The italic construction shows strong directional stress, with angled stems and dynamic diagonals, while the serifs stay broad and supportive rather than delicate. Letterforms are generously proportioned horizontally, creating a steady rhythm and a confident, blocky silhouette in both capitals and lowercase.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and short-to-medium editorial settings where a strong italic voice is desirable. It can work well for posters, sports or collegiate-style branding, and packaging that benefits from a sturdy, authoritative tone and a dense typographic color.
The overall tone is confident and workmanlike, blending a classic, print-era seriousness with a punchy, contemporary energy. Its bold italic slant adds urgency and momentum, giving it a persuasive, headline-driven character that still reads as traditional and grounded.
The design appears intended to deliver a forceful italic slab-serif voice: impactful, readable at display sizes, and anchored by broad serifs and sturdy proportions. It aims to combine traditional serif cues with modern, energetic emphasis for attention-grabbing typography.
The numerals are weighty and straightforward, matching the letterforms’ sturdy presence. Across the sample text, the spacing and consistent serif treatment create a cohesive, emphatic texture that favors impact over airiness, especially in longer lines.