Slab Contrasted Hogu 4 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, sports, packaging, retro, sporty, assertive, playful, headline, impact, motion, retro appeal, attention-grab, slab serif, bracketed serifs, chunky, rounded, bouncy.
A heavy, forward-leaning slab serif with chunky bracketed serifs and compact, punchy counters. Strokes show noticeable contrast for such a dense design, with tapered joins and rounded terminals that soften the mass. The letterforms have a lively, slightly bouncy rhythm and subtly irregular widths, giving the line a hand-cut, poster-like texture while keeping consistent, sturdy proportions across the set.
Best suited to headlines and short statements where maximum impact is needed—posters, sports and event graphics, bold branding marks, and energetic packaging. It can work for large display copy in editorial or advertising, especially when a vintage, action-forward feel is desired.
The overall tone is bold and energetic, with a retro display flavor that reads as confident and attention-seeking. Its slanted stance and thick slabs add motion and impact, while the rounded shaping keeps it friendly rather than severe.
This design appears intended as a high-impact display slab: dense, slanted, and attention-grabbing, with enough contrast and bracketing to stay recognizable while leaning into a dynamic, retro voice.
In text settings the strong dark color and tight interior spaces make it most comfortable at larger sizes, where the counters and serifs can breathe. Numerals match the weight and attitude of the letters, maintaining the same robust, slightly playful presence.