Slab Contrasted Horu 1 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, rugged, sporty, retro, confident, loud, impact, momentum, vintage flavor, display clarity, brand presence, bracketed, soft corners, compact apertures, ink-trap feel, posterish.
A heavy italic slab serif with thick, blocky serifs and subtly rounded joins that soften the otherwise chunky silhouette. Strokes show noticeable contrast, with broad verticals and sturdier slabs, and many terminals are cut on a consistent angle that reinforces the slanted rhythm. Counters are relatively tight and apertures are compact, producing dense, high-ink forms that hold together as bold shapes. The overall texture is energetic and slightly irregular in a deliberate, display-oriented way rather than strictly geometric.
Best suited to large-scale settings where impact and immediacy matter: headlines, posters, sports and event branding, bold packaging, and attention-grabbing signage. It can also work for short bursts of text like pull quotes or promo copy when set with generous spacing.
The font projects a bold, assertive tone with a retro, athletic flavor—more scoreboard and headline than bookish refinement. Its slant and chunky slabs create a sense of forward motion and impact, while the softened corners keep it approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a classic slab-serif structure, combining an italicized, fast-moving stance with thick serifs for stability. It prioritizes display clarity and personality over delicate detail, aiming for a strong, vintage-leaning editorial or athletic voice.
In the sample text, the weight and tight internal spaces create strong word shapes but can darken quickly at smaller sizes or in long paragraphs. The angled terminals and slab geometry stay consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, giving lines a cohesive, punchy rhythm.