Slab Contrasted Hosy 4 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types; 'FF Kievit Slab', 'FF Marselis Slab', and 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont; 'CamingoSlab' by Jan Fromm; 'Breve Slab Text' by Monotype; and 'Modum' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, retro, sporty, confident, playful, editorial, impact, momentum, retro flavor, friendly boldness, headline clarity, bracketed, soft corners, ball terminals, swashy, lively.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and a compact, punchy texture. The serifs read as sturdy slabs with noticeable bracketing and softened joins, giving the forms a carved, slightly cushioned feel rather than a mechanical one. Stroke modulation is subtle but present, and the italic construction is built into the letterforms (not merely slanted), with energetic curves and occasional swash-like details, especially in the lowercase. Counters are generous for the weight, and the overall rhythm is bouncy and irregular in a deliberate, display-oriented way.
Best suited to display settings where impact and motion matter—headlines, posters, sports or team-style branding, packaging, and bold signage. It can also work for short callouts or editorial openers, but the dense weight and lively italics make it less ideal for long-form text at small sizes.
The tone is bold and extroverted, mixing a vintage print sensibility with a sporty, headline-ready punch. Its italic energy and chunky slabs suggest momentum and confidence, while the softened shapes keep it friendly and approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver a muscular, attention-grabbing italic slab serif that feels both retro and contemporary, pairing strong slabs with softened detailing for warmth and readability in bold display typography.
Uppercase forms are blocky and authoritative, while the lowercase introduces more personality through curved entry/exit strokes and rounded terminals. Numerals match the weight and slant, staying clear and impactful at larger sizes.