Slab Contrasted Howe 1 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Lawbreaker JNL' by Jeff Levine (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, sporty, assertive, retro, industrial, punchy, impact, motion, ruggedness, visibility, branding, slabbed, blocky, compressed counters, ink-trap like, angular.
A heavy, right-leaning slab-serif with compact counters and squared, blocky construction. Strokes are thick and mostly even, with chunky bracketless slabs and angular terminals that create a rugged, poster-ready texture. Curves are tightened into squarish bowls (notably in C, G, O, and e), and several joins show small cut-ins that read like subtle ink-trap or stencil-like notches. Numerals and capitals share a consistent, sturdy silhouette, producing a dense, high-impact rhythm in both display lines and short words.
This font excels in headlines, posters, and branding where a forceful, athletic voice is needed—team marks, event promos, apparel graphics, and bold packaging. It also works well for short UI labels or badges when size and spacing keep counters from clogging.
The overall tone is bold and competitive, with a sporty, game-day energy and a slightly retro, workwear edge. Its pronounced slabbing and forward slant give it a sense of motion and urgency, suited to attention-grabbing statements rather than quiet text.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through mass, slabbing, and forward motion, combining an athletic display feel with sturdy industrial detailing for high-visibility typography.
The italic slant is strong and consistent across cases, and the tight internal spaces mean it holds up best with generous tracking and at larger sizes. The lowercase is especially compact, contributing to a solid, chunky color on the page.