Slab Contrasted Imzi 1 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cornpile' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, western, vintage, punchy, poster, playful, impact, retro feel, display voice, signage look, slab serif, bracketed, chunky, tilted, bouncy.
A heavy, right-leaning slab-serif with compact, condensed proportions and strongly bracketed serifs. Strokes are thick and mostly even, with subtle modulation and a slightly wavy, hand-cut feel in the curves and joins. Counters are tight but clearly open, and terminals often end in squared, slab-like feet that give the letters a sturdy, blocky footprint. The overall rhythm is energetic, with small irregularities and springy spacing that read as intentionally expressive rather than strictly geometric.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, labels, event graphics, and brand marks that benefit from a vintage slab-serif voice. It can also work for pull quotes and titles where a bold, characterful texture is desired, but will feel dense for long body copy due to its heavy weight and condensed build.
The tone is bold and theatrical, evoking vintage display lettering with a showbill or saloon-sign flavor. Its slanted stance and chunky slabs add momentum and swagger, while the slightly quirky shapes keep it friendly and attention-grabbing.
This design appears aimed at delivering a bold, retro display slab with an italicized, kinetic stance and a slightly handcrafted edge. The emphasis is on strong silhouettes, compact width, and expressive rhythm for attention-focused typography.
Uppercase forms feel compact and sign-ready, while the lowercase maintains a sturdy, readable texture with pronounced slabs on stems and ascenders. Numerals match the same weight and tilt, supporting a cohesive headline palette.