Slab Contrasted Ihdu 1 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Majora' and 'Majora Pro' by Latinotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, magazines, sports branding, retro, assertive, sporty, confident, impact, authority, motion, readability, heritage, bracketed, ink-trap feel, rounded joins, compact bowls, open counters.
A heavy italic slab-serif with prominent, squared serifs and softly bracketed transitions that keep the forms from feeling rigid. Strokes show noticeable contrast, with sturdier verticals and lighter connecting strokes, giving the letters a lively, editorial rhythm. The design leans wide in key capitals and rounds, with compact internal counters and slightly pinched apertures that add bite at text sizes. Curves are full and smooth, terminals are clean, and the overall texture is dark and even while still showing crisp definition at joins.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and short blocks of display copy where strong texture and motion are desirable. It can also work for branding and packaging that wants a classic print voice with extra impact, especially in sports, outdoor, or heritage-leaning themes.
The tone reads bold and energetic, mixing classic newspaper/print authority with a sporty, headline-driven punch. Its italic stance adds forward motion, making it feel promotional, confident, and slightly nostalgic without turning into a novelty.
This design appears intended to deliver a forceful, readable italic slab voice that holds up in bold display settings while retaining enough contrast and bracketing to feel refined. The wide, confident forms and consistent dark color suggest a focus on attention-grabbing typography for editorial and promotional contexts.
Numerals share the same robust, slabbed construction and keep a strong baseline presence; rounded figures (notably 0/8/9) appear especially weighty and stable. Lowercase proportions feel workmanlike and readable, with a sturdy italic flow that maintains consistent color across words.