Slab Contrasted Ihhe 15 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP, 'Lagu Serif' by Alessio Laiso Type, 'FF Marselis Slab' by FontFont, and 'Diverda Serif' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, vintage, confident, sporty, rugged, display impact, editorial emphasis, heritage tone, strong readability, bracketed, ball terminals, wedge cuts, ink-trap feel, compact.
A heavy, right-leaning serif with slab-like, bracketed serifs and softly rounded joins. Strokes show noticeable modulation, with sturdy verticals and fuller curves, producing a compact, muscular color on the page. Terminals often finish with small wedges or ball-like endings, and many forms have slightly scooped or notched transitions that add texture at display sizes. The lowercase is sturdy and fairly compact, with a single-storey “g” and a strong, curved “y,” while figures are weighty and open, designed to read clearly in dense settings.
Best suited to headlines, covers, and short editorial passages where a strong, slanted voice is desired. Its dense, high-impact texture works well for branding, packaging, and campaign graphics that need a sturdy, traditional-but-urgent feel. In longer text, it will read most comfortably at larger sizes where the serif detail and modulation can breathe.
The overall tone feels assertive and energetic, blending a workmanlike sturdiness with a classic editorial slant. It carries a vintage, slightly sporty flavor—confident and attention-getting without becoming decorative.
This design appears intended to deliver a forceful italic serif for display and editorial emphasis, combining slab-like serifs with a softened, inked-in texture. The goal seems to be a bold, characterful voice that remains readable and cohesive across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
The italic angle is consistent and gives the face forward motion, while the pronounced serifs and textured joins create a lively rhythm in headlines. The rounded counters and softened corners keep the heaviness from feeling rigid, helping large blocks of text maintain warmth and momentum.