Slab Contrasted Ihsu 4 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dean Slab' by Blaze Type, 'Alacant' by Eurotypo, 'Glypha' by Linotype, and 'Typewriter' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, editorial display, confident, sporty, retro, punchy, assertive, high impact, motion, headline emphasis, retro strength, bracketed, slabbed, compact joins, ink-trap feel, rounded corners.
A heavy, forward-slanted slab serif with broad proportions and compact internal counters. Strokes show a clear diagonal stress and moderate contrast, with thick, blocky serifs that feel slightly bracketed rather than razor-sharp. Curves are full and sturdy (notably in C, O, and S), while terminals and joins have a subtly softened, ink-friendly feel that keeps the dense weight from clogging. The overall rhythm is energetic and tightly knit, with strong horizontal emphasis from the slab serifs and a consistent rightward lean across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to large-size applications where impact and momentum are desired: headlines, poster typography, sports or team-inspired branding, and bold packaging callouts. It can also work for short editorial decks or pull quotes where a dense, energetic texture is beneficial, but it will likely feel heavy for extended body text.
The tone is bold and high-impact, with a classic, sporty flavor reminiscent of editorial display and vintage athletic branding. Its italic angle adds motion and urgency, giving headlines a dynamic, forward-driving voice without becoming overly decorative.
This design appears intended as a powerful display slab italic that combines vintage-inspired sturdiness with a sense of speed. The wide stance, thick serifs, and controlled contrast suggest a focus on legibility at size while delivering a strong, attention-grabbing silhouette.
Uppercase forms read as stable and block-like, while the lowercase keeps the same muscular build with clear, straightforward shapes and sturdy bowls. Numerals match the letterforms in weight and presence, maintaining the same slabbed, confident texture in sequences and scores.