Slab Contrasted Ihwo 5 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP, 'Goodall' by Colophon Foundry, 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'FF Kievit Slab' by FontFont, 'Capita' and 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'Ni Slab' by Monotype, 'Modum' by The Northern Block, and 'Kheops' by Tipo Pèpel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, editorial promos, assertive, retro, sporty, editorial, energetic, impact, emphasis, nostalgia, headline voice, brand punch, bracketed, wedge serifs, soft corners, ink-trap feel, compact apertures.
A heavy italic slab-serif with sturdy, bracketed serifs and a pronounced forward slant. Letterforms are broad and weighty, with compact counters and slightly pinched joins that create a subtle ink-trap/pressure-point effect. Curves are rounded and full, while terminals and serifs often taper into wedge-like shapes, giving the face a carved, punchy silhouette. Spacing reads tight-to-moderate at display sizes, and the numerals match the letters in mass and stance for a consistent, emphatic texture.
Best suited to display applications where impact is the priority: headlines, posters, storefront graphics, and packaging. It also works well for sports or event branding and editorial promo typography where a dense, punchy italic slab can carry short bursts of copy at larger sizes.
The overall tone is bold and attention-grabbing, combining a vintage print sensibility with a sporty, headline-driven energy. The italic angle and chunky slabs add momentum and confidence, making text feel promotional and urgent rather than quiet or refined.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a classic slab-serif foundation, adding speed and emphasis through italic slant and wedge-like detailing. Its forms prioritize bold legibility and a strong graphic footprint, evoking traditional print and advertising styles while staying crisp and contemporary in rhythm.
Uppercase forms present strong, blocky proportions, while lowercase maintains a robust, readable rhythm with distinctive, weighty bowls and short, powerful arms. The italic construction stays consistent across letters and figures, producing a unified, poster-like color in paragraphs.