Slab Contrasted Ihku 10 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Classic Round' and 'Classic XtraRound' by Durotype; 'Calanda', 'Cargan', 'Orgon Slab', and 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype; and 'Emy Slab' by Latinotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, retro, sporty, assertive, editorial, western, impact, movement, nostalgia, legibility, branding, chunky, bracketed, ink-trap, punchy, compact.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and dense color. Strokes are stout with subtly tightened joins and occasional ink-trap-like notches at interior corners, helping counters stay open at weight. The serifs are blocky and bracketed, reading as sturdy slabs rather than hairlines, and the overall rhythm is energetic with a pronounced italic slant. Capitals feel robust and display-oriented, while the lowercase maintains a steady x-height and rounded, weighty bowls; diagonals and terminals are cut decisively for a crisp, printed look.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short blocks of copy where a strong typographic voice is desired. It works well for sports branding, event promotion, packaging, and bold signage—especially when you want a vintage-leaning, high-impact italic slab to carry the message.
The tone is bold and confident with a distinctly retro flavor, evoking classic athletic lettering and mid‑century editorial headlines. Its slanted, chunky forms add urgency and motion, giving text a loud, persuasive presence that feels both hardworking and a bit nostalgic.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through weight, slanted momentum, and sturdy slab serifs, while preserving legibility via open counters and reinforced joins. It reads as a display-focused workhorse built for attention-grabbing typography in print and branding contexts.
The numerals and punctuation match the same heavy, slightly carved construction, keeping a consistent dark texture across mixed settings. The design’s strong silhouettes and tight interior shaping make it particularly effective where impact and quick recognition matter more than delicate detail.