Slab Contrasted Ihfi 10 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, branding, vintage, sporty, assertive, playful, editorial, impact, motion, retro flavor, brand voice, texture, slab serif, bracketed serifs, ink-trap notches, ball terminals, soft curves.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with a broad footprint and compact internal counters. Strokes show noticeable modulation, with thick, rounded joins and slab terminals that are often slightly bracketed, giving a carved, inky texture. Many letters feature small triangular notches and angled cut-ins at joins and serifs, reinforcing a lively, mechanical rhythm. Lowercase forms are energetic and somewhat calligraphic in flow, with single-storey shapes and rounded terminals that keep the texture dense but readable at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of text where its strong slabbiness and lively details can carry personality—posters, branding, packaging, and logo work in particular. It can also work for punchy editorial callouts or sports-themed graphics where a dynamic italic presence is desired.
The overall tone feels vintage and high-impact, like mid-century advertising or athletic wordmarks, while the italic slant adds motion and attitude. Its chunky serifs and notched detailing give it a confident, slightly playful grit that reads as both classic and attention-seeking.
The design appears intended to blend sturdy slab-serif structure with an energetic italic sweep, creating a display face that feels both dependable and expressive. The notched joins and emphatic terminals suggest a deliberate effort to add texture and character without losing overall cohesion.
The figures are similarly heavy and stylized, with strong diagonals and prominent terminals that match the letterforms. The sample text shows consistent spacing and a steady, repeating rhythm that produces a bold, patterned color on the page.