Slab Contrasted Ihpa 12 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Miura Slab' by DSType; 'Sanchez', 'Sanchez Slab', and 'Sánchez Niu' by Latinotype; 'Peckham' and 'Weekly' by Los Andes; and 'Pepi/Rudi' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, magazine covers, retro, confident, editorial, sporty, punchy, impact, emphasis, heritage, display, readability, bracketed, chunky, ink-trap hints, soft corners, ball terminals.
A heavy, right-leaning serif design with sturdy, slab-like terminals and gently rounded joins. Strokes read largely even, with subtle modulation and pronounced, blocky feet that keep counters open and forms stable at display sizes. Uppercase shapes are broad and compact, while the lowercase shows sturdy bowls and shoulders, with a single-story “a” and “g” and generally generous, rounded counters. Numerals are robust and clear, matching the same thick, grounded rhythm and slightly softened geometry.
Best suited to headlines, campaign lines, and short blocks of text where a dense, impactful texture is desirable. It works especially well for branding and packaging that want a retro-editorial or sporty feel, and for magazine-style layouts where italic emphasis is part of the visual system.
The overall tone is assertive and energetic, combining a vintage print sensibility with a modern, athletic punch. Its italic slant and thick slabs give it forward motion and a confident, attention-getting voice that feels bold without being fussy.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum impact with a confident italic stance and robust slab-like serifs, balancing readability with a strong display presence. Its broad proportions and open counters suggest an intention to stay legible while projecting a classic, print-forward character.
The design leans on large interior spaces and blunt, supportive serifs, producing a strong horizontal anchoring and a steady texture in paragraphs. The italic angle is consistent and contributes to a lively, poster-like cadence, especially in mixed-case settings.