Slab Contrasted Ihky 7 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Shemekia' by Areatype, 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont, and 'Adelle' and 'Portada' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, branding, vintage, western, confident, rugged, lively, impact, nostalgia, display, brand voice, movement, slab serif, bracketed, oblique, chunky, ink-trap feel.
A heavy, oblique slab serif with compact, rounded counters and firmly bracketed slabs that read as blocky but softened at the joins. Strokes stay largely even, with only subtle modulation, giving the letters a dense, sturdy color on the page. The serifs are wide and squarish with curved transitions, and many terminals show small notches or scooped cuts that add texture and help keep interior spaces open at bold sizes. Lowercase forms are sturdy and slightly compressed in feel, with a single-storey a and g, and an overall rhythmic, punchy silhouette.
Well suited to big, attention-grabbing typography such as posters, storefront signage, labels, and bold editorial headlines. The dense weight and pronounced slabs also make it effective for branding marks and short, emphatic lines where texture and personality are desired.
The font conveys a bold, old-school confidence with a playful, energetic slant. Its chunky slabs and textured terminals suggest a handcrafted, poster-era attitude—rugged and friendly rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic slab-serif display voice with a dynamic italic slant, prioritizing impact and character over neutrality. Its softened brackets and notched details add a hint of vintage craftsmanship while keeping the forms robust and highly legible at larger sizes.
In text settings the italic angle is assertive, creating strong forward motion and a pronounced headline presence. The figures are weighty and straightforward, matching the uppercase in mass and stance, which helps the overall system feel cohesive for display use.