Slab Contrasted Ihwi 5 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Goodall' by Colophon Foundry, 'Clab' by Eko Bimantara, 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Polyphonic' by Monotype, 'Gintona Slab' by Sudtipos, and 'Kondolarge' by TypeK (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, magazine covers, confident, sporty, retro, punchy, editorial, display impact, strong branding, dynamic emphasis, retro flavor, bracketed, chunky, high-ink, rounded, lively.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and compact internal counters that produce a dense, high-ink silhouette. Strokes show noticeable thick–thin modulation, with robust bracketed slabs and smooth joins that keep the shapes cohesive at large sizes. Curves are generously rounded (notably in bowls and the numerals), while terminals and serifs stay blunt and substantial, giving the face a steady baseline rhythm and strong word shapes. Overall spacing reads open for the weight, with a clear, energetic texture in continuous text.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and prominent titling where its weight, slabbing, and italic energy can carry the layout. It also fits sports-oriented identity work, packaging, and magazine cover typography that needs a confident, high-impact voice. In longer passages, it performs most comfortably at larger sizes where counters and contrast stay clear.
The tone is assertive and lively, blending classic slab-serif sturdiness with a dynamic, italic-forward motion. It reads as bold, attention-seeking, and slightly nostalgic—well suited to designs that want impact without feeling sharp or mechanical.
The design appears intended as an impactful display slab: a bold, italicized workhorse for branding and editorial titling that combines sturdy serifs with a lively forward drive. Its broad stance and substantial slabs suggest a focus on presence and legibility under heavy weight.
The sample paragraph shows strong readability at display-to-large text sizes, where the heavy slabs and rounded forms create a distinctive, poster-like color. The numerals appear sturdy and rounded, matching the letterforms’ chunky, rhythmic feel.