Slab Contrasted Hove 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry, 'Mreyboll' by Twinletter, and 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, packaging, event promos, athletic, retro, assertive, energetic, headline, compact impact, display emphasis, dynamic slant, brand punch, blocky, wedge serif, compressed, bracketed, ink-trap.
A compact, right-leaning slab serif with heavy, block-like forms and a strongly compressed footprint. Strokes are generally uniform with subtle modulation, while the serifs read as thick, wedgey slabs that often feel integrated into the stems rather than delicate add-ons. Curves are broad and sturdy, counters are tight, and joins show small cut-ins and angled terminals that add bite and help separate dense shapes. Overall spacing is firm and economical, producing a tight, rhythmic texture that stays cohesive at large sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, sports branding, and energetic promotional layouts where compact width and heavy weight help maximize impact. It also works well on packaging or signage that needs a condensed, attention-grabbing voice, especially when set with generous tracking or ample line spacing to keep text blocks from feeling overly dense.
The tone is bold and punchy, with a sporty, poster-like attitude. Its angled stance and chunky slabs give it a forward-driving, competitive feel that reads as retro athletic or promotional rather than formal or literary.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in limited horizontal space, combining a condensed silhouette with sturdy slab terminals and a pronounced slant for motion. Its details emphasize separation and legibility within heavy shapes, supporting bold display settings where visual force is the primary goal.
The sample text shows strong word-shape momentum from the slant, with dense internal spaces that favor short bursts of text over extended reading. Numerals are equally weighty and geometric, matching the headline-first character of the letters.