Slab Contrasted Hoha 1 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dean Slab' by Blaze Type and 'Gintona Slab' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, sports branding, western, vintage, bold, rugged, sporty, display impact, retro tone, expressive emphasis, brand voice, bracketed, ink-trap-like, rounded, chunky, high-impact.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and strongly bracketed, blocky serifs. Strokes are chunky with noticeable but controlled contrast, and many joins show softened, scooped transitions that read like subtle ink-traps or carved notches. Counters are compact and the curves are full and round, giving letters like O, C, and G a substantial, compressed interior. The overall rhythm is punchy and uneven in a lively way, with sturdy horizontals and terminals that emphasize a carved, poster-cut silhouette.
Best suited to posters, headlines, and short bursts of copy where a strong, attention-grabbing texture is desired. It also fits packaging, signage, and branding systems aiming for a vintage/Wild West or bold athletic tone, and will hold up well in large-scale applications where the sculpted serifs and notched joins can be appreciated.
The face evokes classic Western and vintage display lettering—confident, rugged, and theatrical. Its weight and italic slant add a sense of forward motion, making it feel energetic and promotional rather than quiet or editorial.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display slab that combines a traditional bracketed serif foundation with a dynamic italic slant and carved-looking detailing. Its goal is to deliver a distinctive, retro-leaning voice with strong presence and immediate legibility at display sizes.
The numerals and capitals share the same blunt, bracketed slab language, keeping a consistent billboard-like presence. In text settings it forms dense, dark lines with strong word-shape, favoring impact over airiness, especially at larger sizes.