Slab Contrasted Ihpu 5 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Alumina' by Rafaeiro Typeiro (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazines, packaging, sports branding, retro, editorial, sporty, confident, hearty, attention, momentum, authority, warmth, chunky, bracketed, calligraphic, robust, lively.
A heavy, right-leaning serif with slab-like, bracketed terminals and a pronounced, ink-trap-like shaping at joins. Strokes are broadly even with subtle thick–thin modulation, giving a sturdy, low-fuss texture at text sizes. The letterforms are wide and open, with strong horizontal slabs and slightly cupped serifs that create a rhythmic, stamped feel. Counters stay generous, while curves and diagonals show softened transitions and a mildly condensed inner space in some glyphs, helping the face read as bold without becoming rigid.
Best suited for short to medium-length display settings such as headlines, pull quotes, posters, and cover lines where its weight and slant can drive hierarchy. It also fits packaging, signage, and sports-leaning branding where a bold, vintage-tinged voice is desirable. In longer text, it works most comfortably at larger sizes with ample leading to keep the dark color from feeling heavy.
The overall tone is assertive and energetic, combining vintage print character with a distinctly sporty, headline-ready punch. Its slanted stance and hefty serifs convey motion and confidence, while the rounded joins and bracketed slabs add warmth and approachability rather than severity.
Likely designed to deliver a bold, attention-grabbing serif that blends slab authority with italic motion, aiming for high impact in editorial and promotional typography. The broad proportions and softened, bracketed serifs suggest an intention to feel robust and friendly while maintaining strong presence in print-like compositions.
Capitals present a consistent, billboard-like presence, and the numerals share the same sturdy, slightly italicized momentum. The texture in paragraphs is dense but readable, with clear word shapes and a strong baseline emphasis from the slabby feet.