Slab Contrasted Ihji 5 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font visually similar to 'Jillsville' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, editorial display, retro, assertive, sporty, editorial, industrial, impact, vintage display, brand voice, headline emphasis, movement, chunky, bracketed, ink-trap hints, ball terminals, slanted.
A heavy, right-slanted slab serif with broad proportions and a compact lowercase. Strokes show clear thick–thin modulation, paired with chunky, squared serifs that read as firmly bracketed in many letters. Curves are generously rounded and several forms show subtle notch-like detailing where strokes meet (giving an ink-trap-ish, cut-in feel), adding texture at display sizes. The lowercase includes a single-storey a and g, a robust t with a wide crossbar, and lively ball/teardrop terminals on characters like j and y; numerals are similarly weighty with rounded bowls and pronounced slab endings.
Best suited to display settings where impact and personality are desired: headlines, posters, event graphics, and packaging. It can also work for short editorial pull quotes or section openers, where the sturdy slabs and strong slant add emphasis without becoming overly decorative.
The tone is bold and confident with a vintage, headline-driven energy. Its slanted posture and dense color create momentum and a slightly sporty, poster-like presence, while the slab structure keeps it grounded and sturdy.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact, nostalgic display typography: a bold slab serif with an energetic italic stance, meant to feel sturdy, loud, and instantly legible in attention-grabbing applications.
Spacing appears relatively generous for the weight, helping counters stay open in rounded letters like O, Q, and e. The italic angle is consistent and the design maintains a strong horizontal emphasis through wide serifs and crossbars, supporting a punchy, banner-like rhythm.