Slab Contrasted Ihvo 6 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, playful, retro, friendly, punchy, casual, display impact, retro voice, friendly tone, editorial emphasis, bracketed serifs, soft corners, rounded joins, ball terminals, lively rhythm.
A very heavy serif with slab-like, bracketed terminals and a softly sculpted, ink-trap-like feel in some joins. Strokes are robust and slightly modulated, with rounded corners and occasional ball/teardrop terminals that keep the texture lively rather than rigid. Proportions lean wide and compact, with sturdy bowls and short, confident serifs that read clearly at display sizes. The lowercase introduces a more informal, slightly calligraphic rhythm (notably in a, e, g, and y), complementing the blocky, headline-ready uppercase.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where high impact and personality are priorities. It also works well for packaging, signage, and short editorial callouts, especially when you want a vintage-leaning, friendly slab-serif presence.
The overall tone is upbeat and retro, combining poster-style weight with a friendly, hand-touched warmth. It suggests mid-century advertising and playful editorial headlines—bold and attention-grabbing without feeling harsh.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum display impact while staying approachable, blending slab-serif structure with soft, expressive detailing. It aims for a nostalgic, attention-getting voice that remains legible and cohesive across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
The numerals are stout and graphic, matching the font’s strong color on the page. In text settings, the heavy weight and animated lowercase shapes create a rolling rhythm that favors short lines and prominent emphasis over dense reading.