Slab Contrasted Ihto 9 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Finador Slab' by Fincker Font Cuisine and 'Polyphonic' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, sports, confident, retro, athletic, lively, impact, emphasis, heritage, readability, display, bracketed, chunky, ink-trap hint, rounded, compact.
A right-leaning serif with sturdy, slab-like terminals and clearly bracketed joins. Strokes are weighty and rounded at corners, with noticeable (but not delicate) thick–thin shaping that keeps counters open. The lowercase shows single-storey forms (notably a and g) and a punchy rhythm, while the capitals are broad and stable with strong horizontal finishing strokes. Numerals are heavy and readable, with simple, assertive silhouettes that match the letterforms.
Best suited to headlines and subheads where its weight and slanted stance can drive emphasis. It also works well for editorial pull quotes, poster typography, and brand marks that want a confident, slightly vintage flavor. For longer text, it’s likely strongest at larger sizes where the slab terminals and contrast read cleanly.
The overall tone feels energetic and confident, blending a classic, print-like seriousness with a sporty, headline-forward punch. Its slanted posture and chunky serifs create a sense of motion, giving it a slightly retro, poster-ready personality without becoming ornamental.
This font appears designed to deliver a bold, italicized serif voice that reads quickly and carries strong personality. The combination of hefty slabs, bracketing, and rounded shaping suggests an intention to balance impact with approachable warmth for display-driven typography.
Spacing appears generous in display settings, and the bold serifs create a strong baseline and cap-line presence. Curves (C, G, O, Q) stay smooth and full, while diagonals (A, V, W, X, Y) keep crisp, emphatic endings that reinforce the font’s graphic impact.