Slab Contrasted Ihpe 5 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Corporative Slab' and 'Sánchez Niu' by Latinotype, 'Peckham' and 'Weekly' by Los Andes, and 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, assertive, sporty, retro, punchy, industrial, high impact, forward motion, sturdy clarity, brand emphasis, bracketed, compact, blocky, ink-trap feel, lively.
A very heavy italic slab with broad proportions and tightly controlled rhythm. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with sturdy, rectangular slab serifs that read as slightly bracketed and integrated into the stems rather than delicate add-ons. Terminals are crisp and squared, counters are compact, and joins feel reinforced, giving the letterforms a dense, engineered silhouette. The italic slant is consistent and fairly steep, producing forward motion while keeping the overall texture dark and stable at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of text where impact and momentum matter—posters, sports or team identities, event graphics, labels, and bold signage. It can also work for subheads or pull quotes when paired with a calmer text face to manage the dense typographic color.
The tone is bold and energetic, with a classic, workmanlike confidence. Its chunky slabs and emphatic slant suggest a sporty, headline-driven voice—direct, loud, and a bit vintage—while still feeling functional rather than ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visibility and a forceful voice through heavy slabs, wide proportions, and a consistent italic drive. It prioritizes solidity and punch over delicacy, aiming for clear recognition and strong graphic presence in display settings.
Uppercase forms appear robust and structured, while lowercase maintains the same heavy architecture with simple, sturdy shapes. Numerals are wide and weighty, matching the alphabet’s strong baseline presence and reinforcing a poster-like, attention-grabbing color.