Slab Contrasted Holy 4 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, book covers, confident, retro, punchy, playful, editorial, attention, retro display, brand impact, poster type, friendly boldness, bracketed, rounded, chunky, softened, compact.
A heavy, forward-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and strongly bracketed, blocky terminals. Strokes show noticeable modulation: verticals feel weightier while curves and joins taper slightly, giving the silhouettes a sculpted, engraved look rather than a purely monoline build. Counters are relatively open for the weight, and many joins are rounded, softening the otherwise chunky geometry. Serifs are sturdy and rectangular with gentle curvature into the stems, creating a consistent, rhythmic texture across both uppercase and lowercase.
This font performs best in display settings such as headlines, posters, packaging panels, and brand marks where bold shapes and a slanted rhythm can carry the message. It can also work for short editorial callouts, pull quotes, and cover titling, especially in high-contrast layouts where its sturdy slabs and sculpted curves remain clear.
The overall tone is assertive and upbeat, combining a vintage print sensibility with a friendly, slightly humorous swagger. Its bold, slanted stance reads energetic and promotional, while the softened corners keep it approachable rather than severe. The result feels suited to attention-grabbing typography with a classic, old-school flavor.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a compact, print-oriented slab structure, adding motion through an italic slant and visual richness through subtle stroke modulation. It aims to balance toughness (blocky slabs and dense weight) with approachability (bracketed serifs and rounded joins) for expressive, attention-first typography.
The uppercase set reads particularly sturdy and poster-like, while the lowercase maintains strong presence through large bowls and short, weighty joins. Numerals match the same chunky, bracketed slab language and hold up well at display sizes where the angled stress and carving-like contrast become more apparent.