Slab Contrasted Hosi 1 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Majora' and 'Majora Pro' by Latinotype, 'Weekly' by Los Andes, 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype, 'Tabac Slab' by Suitcase Type Foundry, and 'Adelle' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, retro, punchy, sporty, friendly, loud, impact, motion, display, nostalgia, emphasis, chunky, bracketed, rounded, ink-trap, bouncy.
A heavy, forward-slanted slab serif with broad proportions and compact counters. Strokes show clear contrast between thick stems and thinner joins, with sturdy, bracketed slabs that read as blunt wedges on many letters. Curves are generously rounded, terminals feel cut and slightly notched in places, and the overall rhythm is energetic rather than rigidly geometric. Spacing is tight and the black area is high, giving the face a dense, poster-ready color.
It performs best in short to medium-length display settings where impact matters: headlines, posters, sports and event branding, packaging callouts, and logo wordmarks. The strong slant and dense color help it hold up at large sizes, while tight spacing and heavy weight make it less suitable for long-form reading.
The tone is bold and extroverted, with a vintage, athletic flavor that feels confident and a bit playful. Its chunky slabs and lively slant suggest motion and emphasis, making it feel suited to attention-grabbing headlines rather than quiet text.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic slab-serif voice with a dynamic, italicized push—pairing sturdy, bracketed slabs with rounded, contemporary shaping for high-impact display typography that feels both retro and approachable.
The italic angle is consistent and strong, and the glyphs lean into a slightly compressed internal space that amplifies weight and impact. The numerals match the letterforms’ chunky construction, keeping the same robust slabs and rounded shaping for a cohesive, display-oriented set.