Slab Contrasted Hoba 10 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont; 'Cargan', 'Equip Slab', and 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype; and 'PF Centro Slab Pro' by Parachute (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, retro, assertive, playful, sporty, editorial, impact, attention, warmth, nostalgia, emphasis, soft corners, ink traps, ball terminals, bracketed serifs, chunky.
A very heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and a compact, sturdy rhythm. Strokes are largely low-contrast, with thick rectangular slabs and noticeable bracketing that softens joins. Many terminals are rounded or ball-like, and several letters show subtle cut-ins/ink-trap style notches where heavy strokes meet, helping counters stay open at display sizes. The overall texture is dense and dark, with confident curves and slightly squarish bowls that keep the silhouette punchy and stable.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where a bold, slanted slab voice is needed. The heavy weight and broad shapes make it effective for sports or event graphics, punchy packaging fronts, and short editorial callouts where strong emphasis and a friendly edge are desirable.
The font reads as energetic and extroverted, balancing toughness with friendly, rounded details. Its italic slant and chunky slabs give it a sporty, poster-like confidence, while the soft terminals add a slightly nostalgic, approachable tone.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in display typography, combining classic slab-serif structure with a contemporary, rounded finish. The goal is a loud, readable italic for attention-grabbing titles that still feels approachable rather than harsh.
Uppercase forms feel blocky and emphatic, while the lowercase introduces more bounce through rounded shoulders and pronounced terminals. Numerals match the weight and slant, with bold, compact shapes designed to hold up in headline settings.