Slab Contrasted Mihu 5 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, signage, vintage, sporty, confident, lively, playful, display impact, retro flavor, brand voice, italic energy, bracketed, bulbous, dynamic, ink-trap like, swashy.
A slanted, high-contrast slab serif with pronounced wedge-like, bracketed serifs and a strong rightward italic construction. Stems are relatively sturdy while joins and internal curves pinch noticeably, producing a lively, chiseled rhythm across words. Counters tend toward rounded, slightly squashed ovals, and terminals frequently flare into triangular slabs that create a crisp, engraved look. The lowercase shows a tall, assertive presence with compact bowls and occasional swash-like entry/exit strokes, giving lines a dense, energetic texture.
Best used at display sizes where the high-contrast strokes, distinctive slab serifs, and italic motion can read clearly. It suits posters, branded headlines, packaging, and logo wordmarks that want a vintage or sporty voice; for long-form copy it will feel busy and stylized, but it can work well for short blurbs, pull quotes, and punchy callouts.
The overall tone feels retro and showy—confident, sporty, and a bit theatrical. Its sharp slabs and punchy contrast suggest classic sign painting and mid-century display lettering, with an upbeat momentum suited to attention-grabbing headlines.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, vintage-leaning display italic with emphatic slab serifs and dramatic contrast, prioritizing personality and momentum over quiet text neutrality.
In running text, the strong slant and frequent slab terminals create a pronounced zig-zag baseline energy, which reads as intentional character rather than neutrality. The numerals share the same angled, flared finishing, helping mixed alphanumeric settings feel cohesive.