Slab Contrasted Ihwo 8 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP, 'Intermedial Slab' by Blaze Type, 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, and 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, editorial display, confident, sporty, retro, punchy, lively, impact, energy, display, brand voice, retro nod, bracketed, rounded, ink-trap-like, chunky, dynamic.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and compact internal counters. Strokes are predominantly uniform, with subtle modulation and thick, blocky serifs that read as softly bracketed rather than sharp-edged. Curves are generously rounded, and several joins show small notches and wedge-like terminals that add a slightly carved, ink-trap-like texture. The overall rhythm is assertive and steady, with tight apertures and a solid, poster-friendly color.
Best suited to display settings where impact and clarity matter: headlines, large-scale posters, storefront or event graphics, and packaging. It can also work for bold editorial pull quotes or section openers, especially where a retro or athletic voice is desired.
The tone feels energetic and self-assured, combining a classic headline serif presence with a sporty, forward-leaning momentum. Its bold slabs and rounded shaping give it a friendly retro flavor, while the stance and mass make it feel loud, immediate, and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a slanted, energetic posture, pairing sturdy slab serifs with rounded, approachable curves. It aims to be a high-impact display face that feels classic yet animated, holding its own in branding and promotional typography.
The uppercase is especially commanding, with strong horizontals and sturdy slabs that hold together well in dense settings. Numerals are weighty and straightforward, matching the letterforms’ blocky structure and maintaining the same emphatic texture across the set.