Slab Contrasted Ihse 7 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Adelle' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, branding, book covers, playful, retro, lively, bold, friendly, display impact, retro flavor, friendly emphasis, expressive headlines, bracketed, chunky, soft-edged, bouncy, poster-like.
A heavy, right-leaning slab-serif with chunky, bracketed terminals and a slightly bouncy baseline feel. Strokes are robust with clear but not extreme thick–thin shifts, and many letters show subtly flared joins and wedge-like slab endings that read as cut rather than perfectly rectangular. Counters are compact and the overall color is dense, while the italic slant and irregular, hand-set rhythm keep the texture from feeling static or mechanical. The numerals match the weight and energy, with rounded forms and sturdy slabs that hold up at display sizes.
Best suited to display typography where its bold slabs and energetic slant can do the talking—posters, headlines, packaging, and expressive branding. It can also work for short blurbs or pull quotes, but the dense weight and compact counters favor larger sizes and moderate line lengths.
The font projects a spirited, vintage-leaning tone—confident and attention-grabbing, but with a warm, approachable personality. Its lively slant and chunky serifs give it a showcard or headline feel, suggesting motion and informal charm rather than strict formality.
Likely designed to deliver high-impact display presence while retaining a friendly, retro character. The combination of sturdy slab serifs, noticeable slant, and slightly irregular rhythm suggests an aim toward expressive headings that feel handcrafted and lively rather than strictly utilitarian.
Across the alphabet the serif treatment is consistent and strongly present, with softened corners and slight shape idiosyncrasies that add character. The italic angle is noticeable and contributes to a dynamic rhythm in longer lines of text, where the heavy weight creates a strong, continuous typographic band.