Slab Contrasted Ihsu 6 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Calanda' and 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Engel New' by The Northern Block, and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, logos, assertive, retro, sporty, editorial, punchy, impact, emphasis, vintage flavor, headline clarity, brand presence, slab serif, bracketed, ink-trap, tapered, compact.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with chunky, bracketed terminals and a compact, energetic silhouette. Strokes show moderate contrast with subtly tapered joins that keep counters open despite the weight. The slab serifs read as sturdy blocks, while small notches and angled cut-ins at some joins add crispness and prevent dark clumping. Overall spacing feels tight and purposeful, with a rhythmic, slightly condensed feel in text and strong, stable numerals.
Best suited to display sizes where its chunky slabs and italic drive can do the work—headlines, campaign graphics, packaging, and punchy brand marks. It can also function for short editorial callouts or subheads when a strong, retro-leaning emphasis is needed.
The tone is bold and urgent, with a vintage, print-forward flavor that suggests headlines, posters, and competitive energy. Its italic slant and robust slabs create a sense of motion and confidence while remaining grounded and authoritative.
The font appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a rugged, print-oriented slab serif structure, combining italic momentum with sturdy serifs for a confident, attention-grabbing presence.
The design balances mass with clarity by using open apertures and generous interior shapes, which helps the heavy italic stay legible in longer lines. The punctuation and figures match the same blunt, workmanlike construction, supporting a cohesive, high-impact voice.