Slab Contrasted Ihtu 4 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont, 'FS Silas Slab' by Fontsmith, 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Majora' and 'Majora Pro' by Latinotype, 'Siseriff' by Linotype, 'Modum' by The Northern Block, and 'Mislab Std' by Typofonderie (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, short quotes, athletic, confident, retro, editorial, punchy, impact, emphasis, display strength, motion, bracketed, oblique, ink-trap free, compact counters, sturdy.
A heavy, right-leaning slab-serif with compact internal counters and a firm, blocky footprint. Serifs are thick and strongly bracketed, reading as integrated “feet” rather than delicate finishing strokes. Strokes show noticeable (but not extreme) modulation, with rounded joins and softened terminals that keep the texture from feeling rigid. The lowercase is sturdy and slightly condensed in its bowls, while the uppercase is broad and emphatic, producing a dense, high-impact rhythm in text.
This design works best for display settings where impact matters: headlines, posters, large pull quotes, and branding—especially in energetic or athletic contexts. It can also serve for compact subheads and labels when strong emphasis is needed, though its dense color is less suited to long-form body text.
The overall tone is bold and energetic with a classic, slightly nostalgic flavor—suggesting sports, headline urgency, and assertive branding. The slanted stance and chunky slabs add motion and confidence, while the rounded transitions keep it friendly rather than severe.
The font appears designed to combine the authority and stability of slab serifs with the forward motion of an oblique style, aiming for maximum visibility and punch in display typography. Its proportions and heavy slabs prioritize presence and legibility at larger sizes while keeping a cohesive, branded texture across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
In the sample text the strong weight and tight counters create a dark typographic color; the italic slant and slab structure remain clearly defined at display sizes. Numerals are robust and straightforward, matching the heavy, poster-ready texture of the letters.