Slab Contrasted Ihgo 7 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'PF Bague Slab Pro' and 'PF Centro Slab Pro' by Parachute (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, editorial leads, confident, vintage, editorial, athletic, rugged, impact, heritage feel, dynamic emphasis, strong readability, brand voice, bracketed, ink-trap hints, angular, compact, punchy.
A heavy italic slab-serif with broad, bracketed slabs and sturdy, compact letterforms. Strokes are mostly even with subtle modulation, while the italic slant and slightly tapered joins add forward motion. Counters are relatively tight and apertures are modest, giving the face a dense, punchy color on the page. The lowercase shows single-storey a and g, and the numerals are weighty with clear, squared terminals that match the slab rhythm.
Best suited for headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and display typography where a strong italic voice is needed. It can also work for branding, labels, and sports or collegiate-style graphics that benefit from sturdy slabs and a dynamic slant; for long passages, it will be most comfortable at generous sizes and leading.
The overall tone feels assertive and workmanlike, with a classic, slightly nostalgic flavor. Its strong serifs and energetic slant suggest heritage printing and Americana-inflected signage, while still reading as purposeful and contemporary in bold settings.
The font appears designed to deliver a bold, slanted slab-serif presence that balances sturdy construction with forward momentum, aiming for high-impact readability and a distinctive, heritage-leaning character.
The design emphasizes stable horizontals and emphatic terminals, producing crisp word shapes at larger sizes. In text blocks it creates a dark, energetic texture; spacing appears moderately tight, which reinforces the compact, impactful voice.