Slab Contrasted Ihvi 5 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bandera' by AndrijType, 'Bogue Slab' by Melvastype, and 'Mundo Serif' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports titles, assertive, vintage, sporty, editorial, friendly, impact, display clarity, retro flavor, energetic texture, slab serif, bracketed serifs, soft corners, rounded terminals, bouncy rhythm.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and a compact, punchy silhouette. Strokes show clear modulation, with thick verticals and comparatively thinner joins and curves, while the slab-like serifs are prominent and generally bracketed, giving forms a carved, cushioned feel rather than a sharp, mechanical edge. Counters are fairly open for the weight, and curves are smoothly modeled, producing a lively texture in text. Spacing and widths feel intentionally varied across letters, adding an energetic, display-oriented rhythm.
Best suited for short to medium-length display typography where weight, slant, and slab serifs can create instant impact—such as headlines, posters, campaign graphics, and brand marks. It also works well on packaging and labels where a retro-leaning, confident voice is desired, and can support sports or entertainment titling that benefits from a bold, energetic texture.
The overall tone is bold and extroverted, mixing a classic slab-serif backbone with a playful, slightly retro slant. It feels confident and high-impact, with a warm, approachable ruggedness that reads well in headline settings. The italic angle and soft bracketing add motion and friendliness, avoiding a stern or overly formal impression.
This design appears intended to deliver a high-impact italic slab serif that stays readable while projecting personality. The strong slabs, bracketed transitions, and wide letterforms aim to balance rugged authority with a friendly, animated cadence for attention-grabbing typography.
The numerals are robust and simplified, matching the heavy slabs and maintaining strong presence at large sizes. Lowercase forms appear especially buoyant, with rounded joins and pronounced serif feet that create a distinctive word shape in running lines.