Slab Contrasted Hobu 1 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clavo' by Dada Studio, 'Fairplex' by Emigre, 'FF Marselis Slab' by FontFont, 'ITC Officina Serif' by ITC, 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts, 'Diaria Sans Pro' by Mint Type, 'Directa Serif' by Outras Fontes, and 'Titla' by ParaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, sports branding, logos, confident, vintage, sporty, robust, playful, impact, nostalgia, energy, branding, emphasis, slabbed, bracketed, ink-trap, rounded, chunky.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with compact proportions and strongly bracketed, wedge-like slabs. Strokes are thick and slightly modulated, with softened corners and occasional notch-like joins that add a carved, ink-trap feel in tight interior spaces. Counters are relatively small for the weight, and the overall texture reads dense but rhythmic, with lively, slightly bouncy curves across rounds and diagonals. Numerals match the letterforms with similarly chunky forms and assertive terminals.
Best suited to high-impact display work such as posters, big headlines, packaging fronts, and logo/wordmark treatments where a bold, vintage-leaning slab presence is desired. It can also work for short subheads or pull quotes when set with generous spacing and ample size to keep counters clear.
The tone is bold and extroverted, mixing a nostalgic, poster-ready personality with an energetic, athletic slant. Its rounded heft and punchy serifs give it a friendly toughness that feels promotional and attention-seeking rather than formal.
Designed to deliver maximum punch with a forward-leaning, retro slab-serif voice, combining sturdy letterforms with softened shaping for approachability. The forms prioritize immediacy and brand character, aiming to read as energetic, dependable, and unmistakably bold at display sizes.
The italic construction feels more like a true drawn italic than a simple mechanical slant, with reshaped bowls and terminals that reinforce forward motion. The strong serifs and compact counters create high impact, but also make the face feel intentionally tight and sturdy, especially in all-caps settings.