Slab Contrasted Imda 5 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Corporate E' by Berthold and 'Corporate E' and 'Corporate E WGL' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, packaging, vintage, sporty, authoritative, punchy, strong emphasis, editorial voice, classic impact, dynamic tone, bracketed, slanted, serifed, robust, ink-trap free.
A slanted serif with sturdy, slab-like terminals and clearly bracketed joins, giving the letters a dense, planted feel even while they lean forward. Strokes show noticeable thick–thin modulation, with rounded curves and compact counters that keep the silhouette dark and cohesive. The italics are true italic forms rather than simple obliques, visible in the flowing lowercase and the more calligraphic construction of letters like a, f, and g. Figures are similarly weighty and slightly condensed in their apertures, maintaining consistent color in running text.
Well suited to editorial headlines, pull quotes, and magazine-style typography where a strong italic voice is needed. It also fits posters, packaging, and branding applications that benefit from a bold, classic serif presence with forward motion. In longer passages it can create a firm, high-contrast texture, especially when used for emphasis or short blocks of text.
The overall tone is assertive and energetic, combining a classic print-and-editorial flavor with a slightly sporty, display-ready punch. Its forward slant and heavy serifs lend a sense of momentum and confidence, while the contrast adds a refined, traditional underpinning.
The design appears intended to deliver a powerful italic serif with slab-like authority—combining traditional contrast and true italic construction with robust serifs for impact. It aims to stay legible while projecting a confident, attention-grabbing personality for display and editorial use.
Across caps and lowercase, spacing appears tightly managed to create a strong horizontal rhythm, and the slabby serifs help anchor lines for emphasis-heavy settings. The alphabet grid suggests consistent stroke endings and a disciplined, repeatable serif language that reads well at larger sizes and holds its character in paragraphs.