Slab Contrasted Ihja 1 is a very bold, very wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, editorial titles, packaging, sporty, assertive, retro, energetic, headline, impact, motion, display, branding, nostalgia, bracketed, slab-serif, oblique, compact apertures, soft corners.
A heavy, oblique slab-serif with broad proportions and a sturdy, poster-like color on the page. Strokes are predominantly monolinear with modest contrast, paired with thick, blocky slabs that read as slightly bracketed rather than razor-sharp. Curves are full and rounded, while joins and terminals stay firm and squared, creating a confident rhythm with tight internal counters in letters like a/e/s. The italic angle is pronounced and consistent, and the overall spacing feels set up for impact rather than delicate texture.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and big typographic statements where a bold, slanted slab can carry the layout. It’s a natural fit for sports branding, event promotions, and retro-inspired packaging or signage. In editorial contexts, it works well for section openers and short, high-impact callouts rather than long-running body text.
The tone is bold and action-oriented, evoking vintage athletic graphics and punchy editorial titling. Its slanted stance adds urgency and motion, while the slab serifs keep it grounded and emphatic. Overall it feels direct, confident, and a bit nostalgic.
The design appears intended to combine the authority of a slab serif with the speed and emphasis of an oblique display face. By keeping stroke contrast restrained and serifs substantial, it prioritizes legibility at large sizes and delivers a strong, graphic silhouette for attention-first typography.
Round forms (O/Q/0) are wide and stable, and the numerals match the letters in weight and forward-leaning momentum, making mixed alphanumeric strings feel cohesive. The strong horizontal slabs and dense lowercase counters make it most comfortable at larger sizes, where details and interior space open up visually.