Slab Contrasted Ihfi 3 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Macklin' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, magazine, branding, vintage, bookish, confident, sporty, editorial, strong emphasis, display impact, print heritage, energetic slant, slab serif, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, ink-trap feel, compact joins.
A slanted slab-serif with sturdy, bracketed serifs and a crisp, dark color on the page. Strokes show noticeable thick–thin modulation, with strong vertical emphasis and flattened slab endings that keep counters open. Curves are slightly squarish and robust, and several joins and terminals exhibit compact notches or ink-trap-like shaping that adds bite at display sizes. The lowercase has a lively italic rhythm with rounded, sometimes ball-like terminals and a forward-driving baseline flow, while the figures follow the same italicized, weighty construction.
Well suited for headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and promotional typography where an italic slab-serifs’ impact is desirable. It can also work for branding and packaging that want a traditional-but-energetic voice, and for editorial layouts where a bold, slanted emphasis style is needed.
The overall tone feels classic and assertive—like editorial typography with a hint of old-school athletic or industrial lettering. Its slanted stance and heavy slabs give it energy and confidence, while the contrast and serif structure keep it rooted in traditional print aesthetics.
This design appears intended to merge the authority of slab serifs with the momentum of an italic, producing a display-forward face that remains structured and readable. The combination of strong slabs, visible modulation, and distinctive terminals suggests a focus on characterful emphasis for titles and short-form text.
The italic angle is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, producing a cohesive right-leaning texture in paragraphs. The weight concentrates in key stems and serif blocks, creating a punchy silhouette that stands out in headings and short lines, with distinctive terminals that help letterforms remain recognizable at larger sizes.