Slab Contrasted Ihji 4 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clarendon' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, vintage, punchy, confident, playful, impact, retro flavor, athletic tone, headline clarity, bracketed, ball terminals, ink-trap feel, soft corners, display.
A very heavy, forward-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and a lively, slightly condensed rhythm across words. Strokes show clear but not extreme contrast, with thick verticals paired to sturdy slab-like feet and short, assertive arms. Serifs appear bracketed and softened, and several glyphs finish with rounded/ball terminals and teardrop-like ends that add a slightly inky, tactile flavor. Counters are compact but open enough to stay readable at headline sizes, while the numerals and capitals maintain a consistent, athletic blockiness.
Best suited to display work where weight and slant can carry personality: headlines, posters, sports and team-style branding, and bold packaging or labels. It can also work for short bursts of emphasis in editorial layouts—pull quotes, section headers, and promotional callouts—where its dense color remains legible at larger sizes.
The overall tone is bold and energetic, with a vintage showcard and sports-lettering feel. Its slanted stance and chunky slabs project motion and confidence, while the rounded terminals keep it friendly rather than severe. The result feels promotional and attention-seeking—ideal when you want impact with a touch of retro charm.
The design appears intended to merge classic slab-serif solidity with an italic, high-impact voice for advertising and branding. The softened brackets and rounded terminals suggest an effort to keep a heavy, competitive presence while maintaining warmth and approachability.
The texture in the sample text is dense and dark, forming strong horizontal bands that emphasize words and line breaks. Diagonals and curves are treated with generous weight, and small interior joins show subtle notches/ink-trap-like shaping that helps counters hold up in heavy settings.