Slab Contrasted Hodu 1 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP, 'Intermedial Slab' by Blaze Type, 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts, 'Adagio Slab' by Machalski, 'Bolgica' by Soerat Company, 'Kheops' by Tipo Pèpel, and 'Rogliano' by TipoType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, retro, sporty, assertive, playful, lively, impact, motion, headline emphasis, retro display, brand presence, wedge serif, bracketed, rounded, punchy, compact.
A heavy, right-leaning serif design with chunky, slab-like terminals that read as wedgey and often softly bracketed into the stems. Strokes are broad and confidently inked, with moderate contrast that shows up in curves and joins rather than delicate hairlines. Counters are relatively tight and shapes feel slightly compact, while the italic construction is more “set” than cursive—upright structures pushed into a consistent slant. The lowercase has a sturdy, energetic rhythm with single-story forms (notably the a and g) and rounded bowls that keep the mass from feeling rigid.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of text where weight and slanted momentum are an advantage—posters, sports or team branding, product packaging, and punchy logo wordmarks. It can also work for pull quotes or section titles when you want a compact, high-contrast block of typographic color without losing the serif character.
The overall tone is bold and energetic, blending vintage display flavor with a sporty, poster-ready punch. Its slanted stance and blocky serifs give it urgency and motion, while the rounded joins keep the mood approachable rather than severe.
This font appears designed to deliver maximum visual impact with a confident italic drive, combining stout slab-like serifs and rounded shaping to stay legible while feeling animated. The letterforms prioritize strong silhouettes and a bold, vintage-leaning display voice.
The numerals and capitals appear built for impact, with strong silhouettes and stable bases; the italic slant is consistent across cases, helping lines feel unified in headlines. Spacing appears comfortable for display sizes, and the dense color makes it especially prominent on light backgrounds.