Slab Contrasted Ihli 10 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra, 'Publica Slab' by FaceType, 'Cyntho Next Slab' by Mint Type, 'Mamirolle' by The Ampersand Forest, 'Kondolarge' by TypeK, and 'Museo Slab' by exljbris (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, packaging, apparel, athletic, retro, confident, punchy, friendly, impact, motion, branding, display, slab-serif, blocky, bracketed serifs, ink-trap corners, soft terminals.
A very heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and a compact, blocky silhouette. The letterforms show sturdy stems, squared counters, and slabby, slightly bracketed serifs that read as cut-in wedges on many terminals. Curves are rounded but firm, with occasional notched joins and ink-trap-like interior corners that help keep counters open at bold sizes. The rhythm is energetic and forward, with a consistent, display-oriented texture across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to attention-grabbing display work where weight and slant can do the talking—sports identities, event posters, bold editorial headlines, merchandise graphics, and punchy packaging. It can also work for short subheads or callouts where a compact, high-impact texture is desired.
The overall tone feels sporty and assertive with a clear retro headline flavor. Its bold, slanted stance adds urgency and motion, while the chunky slabs and softened corners keep it approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a forward-leaning, athletic energy while retaining the dependable structure of a slab serif. The chunky serifs and carved interior corners suggest an aim for strong reproduction at large sizes and in demanding print or signage contexts.
Caps appear especially strong and geometric, while lowercase maintains a clear, readable structure with simple, sturdy bowls and short, robust serifs. Numerals match the heavy weight and italic slant, producing a cohesive, poster-ready line when set in text.