Slab Contrasted Ihwo 6 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'FF Kievit Slab' by FontFont, 'Capita' by Hoftype, 'Rooney' by Jan Fromm, 'Open Serif' by Matteson Typographics, 'Modum' by The Northern Block, and 'Kheops' by Tipo Pèpel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, event promos, assertive, vintage, sporty, loud, confident, impact, retro feel, motion, ruggedness, friendly boldness, slab-serif, rounded, bracketed, chunky, bouncy.
This typeface is a heavy, right-leaning slab serif with compact bowls, broad proportions, and a punchy, poster-like texture. Strokes show noticeable contrast for the style, with thick verticals and narrower connecting strokes, while the serifs read as chunky slabs with softened, slightly bracketed joins. Terminals and corners are rounded rather than sharp, giving the letters a cushioned, rubber-stamp feel. The lowercase is lively and slightly irregular in rhythm, with single-storey forms (notably a and g) and robust, simplified shapes that hold up at large sizes.
Best suited for display settings where impact matters—headlines, posters, bold editorial callouts, and branding that wants a retro-sport or rugged Americana cue. It can also work for packaging and signage where a friendly but forceful voice is desired, especially at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is energetic and emphatic, combining a nostalgic display flavor with a sporty, attention-grabbing voice. Its slanted stance and chunky slabs convey motion and confidence, making the text feel bold, friendly, and a bit theatrical rather than formal or quiet.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact slab-serif look with an italicized sense of speed, while keeping the forms approachable through rounded corners and simplified, sturdy letter construction. The result balances vintage-inspired character with clear, contemporary display legibility.
The numerals are heavy and compact, matching the letterforms’ softened corners and strong slab features. In the sample text, the dense black color and pronounced slant create a strong horizontal flow, while the rounded slabs prevent the texture from feeling brittle or overly technical.