Slab Contrasted Ihba 10 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Kievit Slab' and 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, confident, retro, sporty, punchy, impact, motion, display voice, retro flavor, headline strength, bracketed, chunky, ink-trap feel, curvy, dynamic.
A heavy, forward-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and a compact, muscular build. Strokes stay relatively even while showing subtle modulation at curves, with thick, squared-off serifs that read slightly bracketed and give the forms a sturdy footprint. Counters are open and rounded, terminals are assertive, and the italic construction produces a strong diagonal rhythm across words. Numerals and capitals feel robust and poster-ready, with smooth joins and occasional tight notches that add a cut, energetic texture at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and titling where a strong, energetic voice is needed. It can also work well for branding and packaging that want a vintage-leaning, high-impact slab look, and for editorial layouts where italic display typography is used to add urgency or motion.
The overall tone is bold and self-assured, mixing a classic print sensibility with a lively, contemporary slant. It suggests sporty headlines, vintage-inspired branding, and expressive editorial typography where impact and momentum matter.
The design appears aimed at delivering an emphatic italic slab voice: broad, powerful shapes with sturdy serifs and a lively slant to create momentum. It prioritizes presence and character in display settings while keeping forms clear enough for short blocks of text.
In running text the strong italic angle and large slab serifs create a pronounced texture and a slightly condensed word-shape flow, favoring emphasis over quiet neutrality. The letterforms maintain consistent weight and sturdy spacing, helping short phrases stay legible and forceful, especially in large sizes.