Slab Contrasted Ihfi 13 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, editorial, confident, retro, collegiate, rugged, impact, brand voice, headline emphasis, vintage flavor, readable display, bracketed, rounded, ink-trap, chunky, energetic.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and a dark, even color on the page. Strokes are sturdy and slightly modulated, with pronounced bracketed slabs that read as squared but softened at the corners. Curves are generously rounded and counters stay open despite the weight, giving a punchy, high-ink look without collapsing detail. The italic construction is assertive rather than calligraphic, with angled terminals and a consistent slanted rhythm across capitals, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, posters, and branding where a strong, slanted slab serif can carry visual authority. It also works well for packaging and labels that want a retro, sturdy voice. In editorial layouts, it can be effective for pull quotes and section openers where texture and emphasis matter more than quiet neutrality.
The overall tone feels bold and vintage-leaning, like classic headlines, campus branding, or mid-century advertising. Its chunky slabs and forward slant add urgency and confidence, while the softened joins keep it friendly rather than severe. The texture suggests something sturdy and approachable—more workwear and editorial than delicate or formal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a robust slab-serif structure and an italicized, forward-driving stance. It prioritizes presence, rhythm, and readability at display sizes, pairing broad forms with softened details to stay legible and inviting even at heavy weights.
The capitals show strong, blocky presence with wide stance and clear serif anchoring, while the lowercase maintains a compact, readable flow that suits short lines of copy. Numerals are weighty and display-oriented, matching the letterforms’ assertive rhythm. The family-wide slant creates a cohesive forward motion that helps the type feel energetic in paragraphs and especially in larger sizes.