Slab Contrasted Ihhy 4 is a very bold, very wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, confident, sporty, retro, punchy, lively, impact, emphasis, motion, display clarity, branding, slab serifs, bracketed, oblique, ink-trap feel, soft corners.
A heavy, forward-leaning slab-serif with broad proportions and a compact, sturdy texture. The serifs are bold and blocky with subtle bracketing, and many joins and terminals show softened, slightly scooped transitions that keep the mass from feeling rigid. Counters are relatively open for the weight, while the overall stroke treatment stays consistent, producing an even, headline-oriented rhythm. Numerals and lowercase share the same energetic slant and substantial footprint, reading solidly at display sizes.
Best suited to display typography where impact matters: headlines, posters, event and sports-related branding, and attention-grabbing packaging. It can also work for short bursts of text such as pull quotes or subheads, especially when ample spacing and generous leading are available.
The tone is assertive and upbeat, with a nostalgic, poster-like presence. Its strong slabs and dynamic slant suggest motion and emphasis, making it feel bold, enthusiastic, and a bit playful rather than formal.
This design appears intended to combine the authority of a slab-serif with the momentum of an italic, delivering a big, emphatic voice for branding and editorial display. The softened transitions and open counters suggest an effort to balance power with readability at larger sizes.
The italic construction is clearly structural (not merely slanted), with angled terminals and a pronounced rightward drive. Wide letterforms and thick serifs create strong silhouettes, while the softened inner shaping helps maintain clarity in dense settings.