Slab Contrasted Ihpa 14 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra, 'Publica Slab' by FaceType, 'Barnic Slab' by Peninsula Studioz, 'Choplin' by René Bieder, 'Pepi/Rudi' by Suitcase Type Foundry, and 'Chom' by Wundertype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, confident, sporty, assertive, retro, impact, emphasis, motion, authority, blocky, ink-trap-like, bracketed, punchy, compact counters.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and a sturdy, block-built construction. Strokes are thick with minimal modulation, and the slab serifs read as firm, rectangular terminals with subtle bracketing that helps soften joins. Counters stay relatively compact in rounds like O and e, while apertures remain readable due to generous cut-ins. The overall rhythm is energetic and forward, with consistent weight distribution and robust spacing that holds up at display sizes.
Best suited to display typography where impact matters: headlines, posters, and bold brand marks. It also fits sports and event graphics, packaging, and promotional materials where a confident, forward-leaning slab serif can carry short phrases and titles with high visibility.
The tone feels bold and no-nonsense, with a sporty, headline-ready attitude. Its slanted stance and chunky slabs give it a vintage, poster-like confidence that suggests action, emphasis, and impact rather than quiet neutrality.
The design appears intended to combine the authority of a slab serif with an emphatic slant for motion and urgency. It prioritizes strong silhouettes, consistent heaviness, and clear, punchy shapes for attention-grabbing use.
Uppercase forms are especially strong and sign-like, while the lowercase maintains the same muscular voice, keeping dots and terminals crisp and unmistakable. Numerals match the letterforms in weight and presence, aiming for visual parity in mixed settings such as scores, pricing, or callouts.