Slab Contrasted Hogi 1 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clab' by Eko Bimantara, 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, and 'Amazing Slab' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports, branding, packaging, sporty, retro, assertive, playful, headline, impact, momentum, attention, nostalgia, sturdiness, blocky, bracketed, rounded, bouncy, compact.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and a compact, dense silhouette. Strokes are thick with subtly modulated curves, and the slab terminals read as sturdy, slightly bracketed blocks rather than razor-sharp serifs. Counters are relatively tight, joins are full and rounded, and the overall rhythm feels punchy and forward-moving. Lowercase forms keep a familiar structure with sturdy shoulders and a robust, weighty presence, while numerals match the same chunky, energetic construction.
Best suited to headlines and short-form display text where you want immediate impact—posters, sports or event graphics, bold branding lockups, and packaging callouts. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers when paired with a calmer text face to balance its strong texture.
The tone is bold and energetic, with a sporty, vintage-leaning feel that suggests motion and impact. Its chunky slabs and pronounced slant give it an assertive, attention-grabbing voice that still feels approachable and a bit playful.
The likely intention is a high-impact display slab that combines classic slab-serif sturdiness with a dynamic slant for motion and emphasis. It aims to deliver a confident, retro-tinged voice that reads quickly in big, bold settings.
The design’s strong dark color and compact counters favor display sizes, where the slab details and rounded joins stay crisp and the forward slant amplifies momentum. At smaller sizes, the dense interior spaces can visually tighten, increasing the font’s already punchy texture.