Slab Contrasted Ihpi 4 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Corporative Slab' and 'Faraon' by Latinotype, 'Weekly' by Los Andes, and 'Tabac Slab' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, robust, editorial, retro, confident, sporty, impact, heritage, headline, emphasis, clarity, bracketed, chunky, ink-trap-like, compact, sturdy.
A heavy, right-leaning serif with slab-like, bracketed terminals and a compact, energetic rhythm. Strokes stay largely even, with only mild modulation, giving the letters a sturdy, poster-ready color. Counters are rounded and fairly open for the weight, while joins and inner corners show subtle notch-like shaping that helps keep forms distinct. The lowercase is compact and slightly condensed in feel, with single-storey “a” and “g” and a robust, blocky “t” and “r,” reinforcing a utilitarian, hard-working texture.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, posters, and branding where a strong typographic voice is needed. It also fits packaging, label-style applications, and sporty or heritage-themed graphics, and can work for short editorial decks when set with ample spacing and line height.
The overall tone feels assertive and workmanlike, with a vintage print sensibility. Its slanted stance and chunky serifs add motion and punch, reading as confident and slightly nostalgic—akin to classic editorial headlines or heritage sports branding.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a traditional serif foundation—pairing slab-like terminals and a forward slant to create a bold, energetic display texture that remains readable and structured.
Capitals are broad and steady with prominent slabs, producing strong horizontal emphasis in words. Numerals are similarly weighty and straightforward, designed to hold their shape at display sizes. Spacing appears tuned for impact, creating a dense, dark typographic color that benefits from generous leading in longer settings.