Slab Contrasted Ihwi 4 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Nuga' by 38-lineart, 'Paralucent Slab' by Device, 'Fried Chicken' by FontMesa, 'Hefring Slab' by Inhouse Type, 'Typewriter' by URW Type Foundry, and 'Clinto Slab' by XdCreative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, sporty, editorial, retro, assertive, industrial, impact, momentum, ruggedness, attention, heritage, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap, rounded, tight.
A heavy, right-leaning slab-serif with compact, blocky letterforms and strongly bracketed terminals. Strokes show clear shaping and modest modulation, with rounded joins and softened corners that keep the weight from feeling brittle. Serifs are substantial and squared-off, often with subtle tapering into the stem, creating a sturdy, slightly compressed rhythm. Counters are relatively tight in the boldest areas, and overall spacing reads energetic and punchy in display sizes.
Best suited for bold headlines, short blurbs, and punchy statements where strong typographic presence is needed. It can work well in branding systems for sports, food and beverage labels, or industrial-inspired packaging, and in editorial feature titles where a condensed, energetic texture is desirable. For longer text, it performs most convincingly at larger sizes where the slab detailing and internal shaping remain clear.
The tone is bold and competitive, with a retro, poster-like confidence that suggests headlines, team branding, and assertive messaging. Its italic slant and chunky slabs add motion and urgency, while the rounded detailing keeps it approachable rather than harsh. The result feels simultaneously utilitarian and attention-grabbing.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact with a fast, forward-leaning stance and unmistakable slab-serif structure. By combining hefty proportions with softened transitions and moderate contrast, it balances rugged strength with legibility for display typography.
Uppercase forms maintain a consistent, muscular silhouette, while lowercase shapes stay robust and compact, keeping texture dense in paragraphs. Numerals are hefty and stable, matching the headline-forward personality. The overall color on the page is dark and uniform, with distinctive slab terminals providing much of the character.