Slab Contrasted Ihpy 10 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bluteau Slab' by DSType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, retro, punchy, confident, rugged, impact, branding, headline, retro athletic, bracketed, soft serif, rounded corners, ink-trap hints, compact spacing.
A heavy, forward-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and a compact, tightly set rhythm. Strokes are sturdy and mostly even, with subtle modulation and softened joins that keep the color dense without feeling brittle. The slab serifs are pronounced and generally bracketed, giving terminals a solid, athletic footing; curves are full and slightly squarish, and counters stay open enough to hold up at display sizes. Overall spacing reads snug, and the italic construction adds energetic movement while maintaining a blocky, high-impact silhouette.
Best suited to display typography where weight and slanted momentum are assets: headlines, posters, bold editorial openers, and brand marks that want a retro-sport or rugged retail flavor. It can also work for packaging and signage where strong slabs and compact spacing help text hold together in short bursts.
The tone is bold and extroverted, combining a vintage, sign-painting attitude with a sporty, headline-ready punch. It feels assertive and workmanlike rather than delicate, suggesting speed, impact, and straightforward messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact italic slab voice—sturdy serifs, wide stance, and dense color—optimized for attention-grabbing titles and branding. The softened, bracketed slabs and slightly rounded construction suggest a goal of keeping the heaviness approachable and readable in large, punchy settings.
Uppercase forms look especially stable and poster-like, while the lowercase keeps the same chunky logic with friendly, rounded details. Numerals match the weight and stance, reinforcing a consistent, branded texture across mixed-case and number-heavy settings.