Slab Contrasted Ihze 5 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clavo' by Dada Studio, 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont, and 'Obla' by LetterPalette (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, editorial, confident, retro, sporty, assertive, impact, movement, authority, nostalgia, branding, bracketed, slabbed, ink-trap feel, compact joins, ball terminals.
A heavy, forward-leaning slab serif with pronounced, bracketed serifs and a slightly calligraphic, wedge-driven construction. Strokes show clear but not extreme modulation, with thick verticals and tapered joins that give the forms a carved, inked texture. The letterforms are broad and sturdy, with rounded counters, a lively baseline rhythm, and a mix of sharp terminals and occasional ball-like endings in the lowercase. Figures are bold and open, matching the strong, editorial presence of the capitals.
Best suited for display settings where weight and motion are assets: headlines, magazine openers, posters, and bold packaging. It can also work for short editorial subheads or pull quotes where a strong typographic voice is desired, especially when you want a traditional serif foundation with more urgency than a roman style.
The overall tone is forceful and energetic, balancing classic print authority with a punchy, slightly vintage slant. It reads as confident and attention-grabbing, with a sporty headline feel that still nods to traditional serif typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif backbone, using an italic stance and tapered detailing to add momentum and personality. It aims for high visibility and a distinctive typographic color in branding and editorial display contexts.
The italic angle is consistent and fairly steep, creating strong directional movement in text. Slab serifs remain substantial even on curved letters, contributing to a dense, poster-ready color while keeping counters readable at display sizes.