Slab Contrasted Ihho 7 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Miura Slab' by DSType and 'Certo' and 'Isento Slab' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, editorial display, confident, editorial, vintage, athletic, poster-ready, impact, heritage tone, headline clarity, brand presence, bracketed serifs, ink-trap feel, wedge terminals, compact apertures, strong rhythm.
A heavy, right-leaning serif with sturdy, slab-like feet and subtly bracketed joins that keep the shapes compact and punchy. Strokes show clear modulation, with dense verticals and tapered diagonals, and terminals often finish in wedge-like cuts that add snap to the rhythm. Counters are relatively tight and apertures run on the closed side, giving words a dark, cohesive texture. Capitals are broad and squared in their overall geometry, while lowercase forms keep a sturdy, workmanlike build with slightly condensed internal spaces and emphatic shoulders.
Best suited to display settings where a dense, high-impact word shape is desirable: headlines, deck text, posters, and promotional graphics. It can also work well for sports or heritage-leaning branding and packaging, especially when paired with a simpler text face for body copy.
The overall tone is assertive and energetic, combining a classic print sensibility with a sporty, headline-driven voice. It reads as purposeful and slightly retro, with enough refinement from the contrast and bracketing to feel editorial rather than purely industrial.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in short text while retaining a traditional serif foundation. Its slab-like bases, compact counters, and consistent slant suggest a goal of creating a fast, muscular display italic that stays legible and controlled at larger sizes.
The numerals are weighty and attention-grabbing, matching the strong texture of the letters and maintaining a consistent slanted stance. The italic angle is steady across the set, helping long lines feel fast and unified rather than calligraphic.