Slab Contrasted Buho 4 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Macklin' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, confident, retro, editorial, sporty, assertive, impact, motion, emphasis, vintage feel, display clarity, bracketed, inclined, chunky, lively, robust.
A robust italic slab serif with a strong forward slant and broad proportions. Strokes show noticeable thick–thin modulation, with weight concentrated in the main stems and heavier, blocky serifs that often appear bracketed into the stems. Curves are full and slightly squared-off at stress points, giving letters a muscular, punchy silhouette. Spacing reads open for such a heavy style, and the overall rhythm is energetic, driven by the italic angle and substantial serifs.
Best suited for headlines, short text, and display settings where a strong, energetic italic is desired—such as posters, sports or team branding, packaging, and promotional graphics. It can also work for punchy pull quotes and section headers where the slab serifs and contrast help create a commanding typographic hierarchy.
The tone feels bold and extroverted, with a classic, old-school attitude that suggests vintage advertising and emphatic editorial display. Its italic momentum adds urgency and motion, while the slab structure keeps the voice grounded and forceful.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact italic slab voice that combines vintage-flavored solidity with forward motion, prioritizing presence and emphasis over quiet neutrality.
Uppercase forms appear particularly weighty and stable, while the lowercase introduces more bounce through varied widths and rounded bowls. Numerals are similarly sturdy and italic, with clear, attention-grabbing shapes suited to prominent settings.