Slab Contrasted Ihve 1 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kate Slab' by Monday Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, assertive, retro, editorial, sporty, rugged, display impact, italic emphasis, vintage flavor, sturdy clarity, headline voice, bracketed, ink-trap-like, chunky, compact, callout.
A heavy italic slab serif with compact proportions, a firm baseline, and strongly bracketed slabs that read as dense blocks at the terminals. Stems are thick and confident, with subtle stroke modulation that shows up most clearly in curved letters and at joins, while maintaining an overall blunt, poster-like color. Counters are relatively tight, and many forms show small cut-ins and notches where strokes meet slabs, giving a carved, ink-saving feel that also improves separation at display sizes. The italic slant is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, with rounded bowls and sturdy diagonals that keep the texture even in longer lines of text.
This design excels in headlines, subheads, posters, and bold pull quotes where its slabs and italic stance can deliver impact quickly. It also suits packaging, badges, and signage that needs a sturdy, vintage-leaning voice, and can work for branding when a strong, editorial or sporty character is desired.
The font projects a bold, workmanlike energy with a distinctly vintage, print-forward tone. Its chunky slabs and forward lean suggest urgency and impact, while the bracketed details add a familiar, classic voice reminiscent of headlines, posters, and sports or collegiate ephemera. Overall it feels confident and slightly nostalgic rather than delicate or formal.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver high-impact italic emphasis with sturdy slab serifs and a tightly knit texture. Details like bracketed slabs and small cut-ins at joins suggest an intention to balance mass and clarity, creating a bold display face that stays legible while retaining a distinctive, carved-print personality.
Caps have a strong, billboard-ready silhouette and pair well with the more compact, slightly bouncy lowercase. Numerals match the overall weight and slant, reading clearly and consistently with the letterforms. The notched joins and dense serifs create a distinctive rhythm that becomes more pronounced as size increases, making it most compelling when used with generous tracking or in short bursts of text.