Slab Contrasted Ihha 7 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Kievit Slab' and 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont and 'Open Serif' by Matteson Typographics (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, retro, editorial, sporty, confident, lively, impact, emphasis, vintage appeal, motion, bracketed, chunky, angular, compact serifs, ink-trap feel.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with compact, blocky serifs and clearly bracketed joins that soften otherwise sturdy forms. Strokes read as mostly even in weight, with just enough modulation to give a traditional serif rhythm, while the italic construction introduces strong diagonals and forward motion. Counters are moderately open and the overall fit feels energetic rather than rigid, with rounded curves in O/C contrasting against sharply cut terminals and stepped joins. Numerals and capitals share the same robust build, producing a dense, poster-ready color.
This style is best suited to display settings such as headlines, subheads, posters, and branding where strong emphasis is needed. It also works well for packaging and promotional graphics that benefit from a retro-leaning, high-impact italic serif, especially when set in short blocks or punchy phrases.
The font conveys a vintage, headline-driven tone with a confident, punchy presence. Its italic slant and sturdy slabs add a sporty, editorial urgency—suggesting action, emphasis, and classic print display rather than quiet body text.
The design appears intended to deliver bold, attention-grabbing italic serif typography with a classic slab foundation—balancing traditional serif cues with a more dynamic, contemporary display attitude.
The italic forms keep a consistent angle across cases, and the slab serifs stay prominent without becoming overly delicate. The combination of thick stems and compact serifs helps maintain clarity at larger sizes while creating a distinctive, muscular texture in paragraphs.