Slab Contrasted Ihji 1 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gintona Slab' by Sudtipos and 'Clarendon' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, confident, retro, sporty, assertive, energetic, display impact, retro voice, dynamic emphasis, brand presence, slab serif, bracketed, rounded, punchy, poster-like.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with compact counters and broad, blunt terminals. The serifs are thick and softly bracketed, giving a sturdy, carved feel while keeping edges rounded rather than sharp. Strokes show clear thick–thin behavior, especially in curves and joins, and the overall rhythm is wide with generous internal space despite the bold weight. Numerals and lowercase forms share the same muscular construction, with prominent ball/teardrop-like terminals on some letters and a consistent, forward-tilting stress.
Best suited to display typography where weight and personality are assets: headlines, posters, signage, bold editorial openers, and branding that wants a retro-sport or promotional voice. It can work for short bursts of text, but the dense weight and strong slant favor larger sizes and tighter messaging.
The tone is bold and outgoing, with a vintage, athletic flavor that reads immediately as headline-forward. Its slanted, chunky shapes feel dynamic and promotional—more about impact and momentum than quiet neutrality.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum impact with a confident, classic slab-serif voice, combining strong serifs, noticeable contrast, and a pronounced slant to create energetic, attention-grabbing typography for display settings.
The design emphasizes strong silhouettes and stable baseline presence, with sturdy slabs that hold together at display sizes. The italic angle is pronounced enough to add motion without turning the shapes into script-like forms.