Slab Contrasted Ihdu 5 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Pepi/Rudi' by Suitcase Type Foundry and 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, editorial, assertive, athletic, retro, punchy, impact, emphasis, display strength, lively rhythm, legibility, slab serif, bracketed, ink-trap hints, wedge terminals, sturdy.
A heavy, forward-leaning slab-serif with compact, bracketed serifs and a strong rightward slant. Strokes show clear but controlled contrast, with thick verticals and slightly tapered joins that create a lively, engraved-like rhythm. The forms are wide and open, with broad bowls (O, Q, o, p) and sturdy, rectangular counters; terminals often end in blunt wedges that read as sporty and emphatic. Spacing appears generous for the weight, keeping dense text from clogging, while the numerals are blocky and highly legible with prominent slabs and rounded curves.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, cover lines, and packaging where its slabs and slant can project impact. It can also work for short editorial bursts—pull quotes, subheads, and deck copy—when you want a bold, energetic voice that stays readable at moderate sizes.
The overall tone is confident and energetic, combining a traditional slab-serif backbone with a dynamic italic attitude. It suggests headline-driven print design—bold, slightly old-school, and purposeful—without feeling delicate or formal.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact slab-serif voice that blends classic signage sturdiness with the speed and emphasis of an italic. Its wide proportions and robust serifs aim to stay legible while creating a distinctive, punchy texture in display typography.
Diagonal strokes in letters like A, K, V, W, and X feel especially strong and structured, reinforcing a mechanical, poster-ready texture. The italic slant is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, helping long lines maintain momentum and a cohesive typographic color.