Slab Contrasted Ihta 6 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Fried Chicken' by FontMesa, 'FS Silas Slab' by Fontsmith, 'Emy Slab' by Latinotype, 'Glypha' by Linotype, 'Metronic Slab Pro' by Mostardesign, and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, packaging, editorial display, sporty, assertive, retro, editorial, energetic, high impact, forward motion, brand strength, headline emphasis, bracketed, slabbed, rounded, compact, punchy.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with sturdy, block-like terminals and softly bracketed joins that keep the mass from feeling rigid. Strokes are broadly even with only modest modulation, producing dense, dark letterforms and strong horizontal emphasis from the slabs. Counters are relatively tight and apertures tend toward closed, while curves (notably in C, G, O, and S) are smoothly drawn and slightly compressed by the forward slant. Overall rhythm is bold and steady, with confident diagonals and a consistent, weighty texture in both upper- and lowercase.
Best suited to display roles where impact matters: posters, large headlines, sports or team branding, and bold packaging statements. It can work for short editorial subheads or pull quotes, but sustained small-size reading will benefit from ample spacing due to its dense, dark color.
The tone is emphatic and energetic, reading as sporty and promotional with a touch of vintage print character. Its bold slant adds urgency and motion, while the slab serifs contribute a grounded, poster-like authority.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch with a fast, forward-leaning stance—combining robust slab-serif structure with an athletic, attention-grabbing rhythm for prominent messaging.
The numeral set matches the hefty, italicized build, with rounded forms (0, 8, 9) and assertive angles (4, 7) that hold up well at display sizes. In text samples, the strong slabs and tight counters create a high-impact texture that benefits from generous leading and careful line-length management.