Slab Contrasted Ihvy 4 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Pueblito' by Corradine Fonts, 'Lagom' by Fenotype, and 'Equitan Slab' by Indian Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, packaging, signage, retro, confident, sporty, headline, impact, motion, retro display, brand emphasis, bracketed serifs, rounded slabs, ink-trap feel, soft corners, compact apertures.
This typeface features heavy, rounded slab-like serifs with a noticeable rightward slant and a dense, poster-ready color. Strokes show modest modulation, with thick stems and slightly lighter joins that keep counters from clogging at large sizes. Terminals and corners are softly shaped, and the serifs are broadly bracketed, giving the letters a cushioned, punchy silhouette rather than a sharp industrial one. Overall proportions feel expansive and steady, with open, rounded bowls and a consistent, emphatic rhythm across capitals, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and prominent messaging where weight and slant can deliver urgency and impact. It also fits sports-themed branding, product packaging, and signage that benefits from a sturdy, vintage-leaning slab look. Use generous line spacing for multi-line settings to keep the dense forms from crowding.
The tone is bold and energetic with a retro display sensibility—confident, promotional, and a bit playful. Its slanted stance and chunky slabs suggest motion and impact, suited to attention-grabbing copy rather than quiet reading.
The design appears intended to combine the assertiveness of slab serifs with an italicized, forward-driving stance, producing a compact, high-impact display voice. It prioritizes strong silhouettes, consistent heft, and a slightly softened serif treatment for approachable boldness.
The sample text shows strong word-shape and clear emphasis in short phrases, while the heavy weight and compact apertures can make long paragraphs feel dense. Numerals match the letterforms with similarly broad shapes and sturdy, bracketed detailing.