Slab Contrasted Ihde 7 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Karbid Slab' by FontFont and 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, branding, confident, retro, athletic, rugged, impact, emphasis, heritage, motion, display strength, bracketed, ink-trap hints, compact, soft corners, high-ink.
A heavy italic slab serif with chunky, bracketed serifs and a compact, press-like color. Strokes are broadly uniform with subtle modulation, and the italic angle is steady across capitals, lowercase, and figures. Counters are relatively tight and apertures are somewhat closed, giving the face a dense, authoritative rhythm. The slabs are thick and squared with gentle bracketing, while joins and curves show slightly softened transitions that keep the weight from feeling overly rigid.
Best suited for display typography: headlines, subheads, posters, and short emphatic copy where its dense color and slab structure can carry the layout. It can also work for branding, labels, and packaging that benefit from a bold italic voice, especially in sports, heritage, or statement-driven designs.
The overall tone is assertive and energetic, combining old-school editorial heft with a sporty, poster-ready slant. It reads as confident and a bit rugged—well suited to messages that want impact without looking purely industrial or mechanical.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in an italic slab form—combining strong slabs and compact proportions with a consistent forward slant for motion and emphasis. It prioritizes headline authority and a robust printed feel over airy, delicate detail.
Capitals have a sturdy, blocky stance that pairs well with the rounder, more compact lowercase, producing a lively texture in mixed-case settings. Numerals match the weight and slant closely, maintaining strong presence in headings and callouts.