Slab Contrasted Ihni 7 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arcanite Slab' and 'Nuga' by 38-lineart, 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra, 'Martini' by Katatrad, 'Cyntho Next Slab' by Mint Type, and 'Typewriter' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, magazine titles, retro, sporty, punchy, editorial, confident, impact, momentum, display, branding, retro flavor, slab serif, bracketed, oblique, ink-trap feel, compact joins.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with sturdy bracketed slabs and broadly proportioned letterforms. Strokes read as mostly even in weight, with subtle modulation and tightened joins that create a slightly “carved” look in counters and apertures. The rhythm is assertive and blocky, but softened by rounded corners and gentle curves, keeping large sizes smooth while preserving crisp, flat terminals and strong horizontal emphasis. Numerals and capitals share the same dense, stable construction, giving the set a cohesive, headline-forward texture.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where a strong, forward-leaning slab serif can carry the message. It works especially well for sports or event graphics, punchy packaging, and magazine or editorial title treatments where bold typographic texture is desirable. Use at medium-to-large sizes to let the bracketed slabs and compact joins read clearly.
The overall tone feels energetic and slightly vintage, echoing mid-century advertising and athletic graphics. Its italic slant adds motion and urgency, while the slab structure keeps the voice grounded and dependable. The result is bold in personality—confident, pragmatic, and attention-seeking without becoming ornamental.
The design appears intended to deliver a forceful, display-oriented slab serif that combines sturdy construction with a dynamic slant. It prioritizes immediate impact and a cohesive, blocky texture while retaining enough shaping nuance to stay readable in short runs of text.
Spacing appears designed for display impact: wide silhouettes with clear internal counters help maintain legibility in short phrases. The rounded/bracketed slab treatment gives a warm, print-like finish compared with sharper, geometric slabs, and the oblique angle reinforces a sense of momentum in lines of text.