Slab Contrasted Ihwu 9 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype, 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts, 'MVB Dovetail' by MVB, 'Open Serif' by Matteson Typographics, and 'Amasis' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, retro, assertive, sporty, lively, friendly, impact, momentum, retro appeal, brand emphasis, headline clarity, blocky, bracketed, rounded, compact, punchy.
A heavy, forward-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and a compact, tightly packed internal spacing. The serifs are thick and block-like with subtle bracketing, creating a sturdy silhouette and a strong horizontal emphasis. Curves are full and rounded, while joins and terminals keep a blunt, ink-trap-free solidity that reads clearly at display sizes. Overall stroke modulation is restrained, with only gentle shaping through curves and transitions to maintain a consistent, muscular rhythm across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and attention-grabbing short text where its weight, slant, and slab structure can do the work. It also fits branding applications like sports identities, product packaging, and logotypes that want a bold, retro-leaning voice with high visual momentum.
The tone feels energetic and extroverted, combining classic slab authority with an italic slant that adds motion and urgency. It evokes vintage advertising and sports or collegiate lettering—confident, bold, and slightly playful rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a stable slab foundation while using an italic stance to inject speed and personality. It prioritizes bold readability and a cohesive, vintage-flavored texture over delicate detail.
The uppercase set projects a strong, poster-like presence, while the lowercase stays robust and rounded, keeping the texture dense in paragraphs. Numerals match the weight and stance of the letters, reinforcing a cohesive, emphatic color on the page.