Slab Contrasted Ihju 4 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, vintage, energetic, playful, bold, sporty, impact, retro appeal, headline emphasis, brand character, bracketed, swashy, chunky, ink-trap feel, bouncy.
A heavy, right-leaning serif design with prominent slab-like terminals and a lively, bouncing rhythm. Strokes are robust with noticeable contrast and softened joins that create a slightly scooped, ink-trap-like feeling in tight corners. Serifs are thick and often bracketed into the stems, giving a planted, poster-friendly silhouette, while curves (notably in bowls and numerals) stay rounded and generous. Counters are fairly open for the weight, and the overall texture reads dense but not muddy, helped by clear internal spaces and crisp edges.
Best suited for display settings where impact and character matter: headlines, posters, logo lockups, and brand marks. It also fits packaging and labels that want a retro or sporty flavor, and short emphatic copy where the dense, bold texture can shine without needing long-form readability.
The tone is extroverted and nostalgic, balancing toughness with a friendly, almost cartoonish warmth. Its italic slant and hefty slabs add momentum and swagger, evoking retro advertising, sports lettering, and mid-century display typography.
The design appears aimed at delivering a high-impact italic slab voice that feels classic yet playful, using heavy slabs, rounded shaping, and lively modulation to stand out in branding and editorial display contexts.
Capitals feel sturdy and headline-driven, while the lowercase introduces more personality through rounded forms and occasional swashy gestures, creating a distinctly informal, attention-grabbing voice. Numerals are bold and curvy, matching the letterforms’ buoyant, high-impact presence.