Slab Contrasted Ihja 4 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clinto Slab' by XdCreative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, magazine titles, packaging, sporty, editorial, confident, retro, assertive, impact, emphasis, headline voice, momentum, slab serif, bracketed serifs, oblique, compact joins, ink-trap feel.
A heavy, oblique slab serif with broad proportions and sturdy, bracketed serifs that read clearly at display sizes. Strokes are robust with modest internal modulation, producing a steady, planted texture, while the italic angle adds forward motion across lines. Counters are relatively open for the weight, and terminals tend to finish in squared, slabbed forms; several joins show sharp notches and tight corners that add a slightly engineered, cut-in feel. Figures are similarly weighty and rounded, matching the letters with consistent width and a strong baseline presence.
Best suited for headlines, subheads, posters, and brand statements where a bold, italicized slab presence can carry the message. It can also work for short editorial blurbs, pull quotes, and packaging callouts where you want a strong, vintage-leaning emphasis without sacrificing clarity.
The overall tone is energetic and assertive, combining a classic newspaper/woodtype sensibility with a sporty, headline-driven push. It feels confident and promotional rather than delicate, with an emphatic voice that suits attention-grabbing copy.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact, forward-leaning emphasis—pairing sturdy slab construction with an italic angle for urgency and momentum. It prioritizes visibility and character in display typography while maintaining enough openness to remain readable in short paragraphs.
In text settings the slanted rhythm is pronounced, creating a fast, continuous flow, while the strong serifs and dense color keep the page anchored. The punctuation and dots appear bold and clearly sized, supporting impactful display composition.