Slab Contrasted Hoba 1 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types; 'FF Kievit Slab', 'FF Marselis Slab', and 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont; 'Breve Slab Text' by Monotype; and 'Modum' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, sports branding, packaging, headlines, logo marks, sporty, retro, assertive, playful, headline, impact, motion, retro feel, brand voice, display emphasis, blocky, bracketed, softened, ink-trap, punchy.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and chunky, bracketed slabs that read as sturdy rather than delicate. Strokes stay largely even in weight with subtle shaping at joins, producing a compact, muscular texture in text. Counters are generous and rounded, while terminals and corners show soft curvature and slight notch-like cut-ins that add character without becoming ornamental. The overall rhythm is bold and cohesive, with strong horizontal slabs and a forward slant that keeps the forms energetic.
This style is well suited to posters, headlines, and short bursts of copy where impact matters more than quiet readability. It also fits sports branding, product packaging, and identity work that benefits from a bold, retro-leaning slab serif with motion and presence.
The font projects a confident, high-impact tone with a vintage athletic flavor. Its bold slabs and italic motion feel energetic and promotional, giving it a spirited, slightly playful presence that suits attention-grabbing messaging.
The design appears intended to combine the stability of a slab serif with the momentum of an italic slant, creating a display face that feels both strong and lively. The softened corners and small cut-ins add distinctiveness while keeping the overall silhouette clear and authoritative.
Figures are weighty and highly legible at display sizes, matching the letterforms’ broad stance and strong baseline. The texture in paragraphs remains dense, so it reads best when given breathing room via tracking and leading.