Slab Contrasted Hoha 4 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dean Slab' by Blaze Type and 'Gintona Slab' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, retro, assertive, sporty, industrial, headline, impact, motion, retro flavor, display strength, rugged clarity, bracketed, ink-trap, ball terminal, wedge serif, soft corners.
A heavy, right-slanted slab serif with compact, powerful letterforms and prominent blocky serifs. Strokes show a clear thick–thin rhythm, with rounded joins and subtly softened corners that keep the mass from feeling rigid. Terminals often finish in wedge-like slabs, and several glyphs feature ball terminals or small ink-trap notches that add texture at display sizes. The design reads tightly constructed and slightly condensed in its internal counters, giving it a dense, punchy color on the page.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and brand moments where you want assertive impact and a vintage-leaning voice. It should also work well on packaging and apparel graphics, where the sturdy slabs and high ink density help the letterforms hold their shape at larger sizes.
The overall tone is bold and energetic, with a retro, sports-and-editorial flavor. Its angled stance and chunky slabs communicate confidence and momentum, while the rounded details keep the voice approachable rather than harsh.
The design appears intended as a display-forward slab italic that maximizes presence and momentum. Its mix of blocky serifs, controlled contrast, and rounded detailing suggests a goal of combining rugged, industrial strength with a lively, contemporary cadence.
The font maintains a consistent, muscular silhouette across caps and lowercase, with attention-grabbing numerals that match the same weight and slant. The italic angle is strong enough to create motion, and the robust serifs help preserve structure in large, impact-driven settings.