Slab Contrasted Ihbu 15 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype, 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether, and 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, branding, packaging, retro, confident, classic, sturdy, display impact, editorial voice, vintage flavor, brand emphasis, slab serifs, bracketed, ball terminals, ink traps, compact caps.
A right-leaning slab-serif with a sturdy, compact build and clear, bracketed serifs that read as blocks rather than hairlines. Strokes show noticeable contrast, with heavier verticals and thinner joins, while curves are generously rounded and slightly tightened at counters for a punchy, print-like rhythm. The uppercase feels wide-shouldered and stable, and the lowercase is compact with prominent slabs and occasional ball-like terminals (notably on letters such as a, c, e, and f). Overall spacing is moderate and the silhouette stays dense and dark, giving headlines a solid, poster-ready texture without losing internal clarity.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, magazine or newspaper-style editorial layouts, and branded typography where a strong, classic voice is needed. It can also work well on packaging and signage, especially when you want a vintage-leaning slab-serif feel with readable, energetic emphasis.
The tone is assertive and editorial, combining old-style print warmth with a confident, display-forward presence. Its italic slant and chunky slabs suggest a vintage, newsprint-meets-poster attitude that feels energetic rather than delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, print-rooted slab-serif voice with a lively italic posture—balancing sturdy serifs and compact proportions with enough contrast and rounding to keep text feeling polished and intentional. It aims for strong impact in display settings while maintaining legible counters and consistent weight across letters and figures.
Figures are heavy and high-impact, with rounded forms (8, 0) and sturdy stems that keep numerals consistent with the letterforms. Diagonals and joins are clean and slightly sharpened, helping the font hold together at larger sizes while still hinting at traditional metal-type influence.