Slab Contrasted Hogi 4 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP, 'Osiris' by Berthold, 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Clab' by Eko Bimantara, 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'Quitador' by Linotype, and 'Polyphonic' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, packaging, logos, athletic, retro, punchy, confident, headline, impact, motion, authority, display, vintage, slab serif, oblique, bracketed, ink-trap, rounded.
A heavy, oblique slab-serif with broad proportions and compact counters, built from sturdy, slightly rounded forms and strongly bracketed slabs. Strokes show a clear but not delicate contrast, with weight concentrated in the main stems and substantial, squared-off serifs that read like cut wedges. Terminals often taper or notch subtly, giving some letters a carved, ink-trap-like bite, while the overall rhythm stays tight and assertive. Lowercase forms are robust and slightly condensed in their internal spaces, and figures match the same muscular, forward-leaning construction for strong alignment in display settings.
Best suited to headlines, sports or collegiate-style branding, event posters, and promotional graphics where a forceful, vintage-leaning voice is helpful. It can also work for packaging and logo lockups that need a strong, angled slab presence, while extended paragraphs may feel heavy due to the dense stroke color and tight counters.
The tone is energetic and competitive, with a distinctly retro-sport and editorial poster feel. Its strong slabbing and forward slant communicate motion, emphasis, and confidence—more “callout” than “quiet text.”
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, motion-forward slab-serif voice that remains readable and structured while feeling spirited and emphatic. It aims to combine poster-era sturdiness with an italicized, action-oriented stance for high-impact display typography.
Capitals are particularly blocky and stable, and the italic angle is consistent enough to keep long lines cohesive while still feeling dynamic. The font’s dense color and firm serifs make it especially impactful at larger sizes, where the subtle notches and brackets become part of the texture.