Slab Contrasted Hodi 1 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Calanda', 'Cargan', 'Equip Slab', 'Foro', 'Foro Rounded', 'Orgon Slab', and 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype and 'Metronic Slab Pro' by Mostardesign (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, merch, athletic, retro, confident, rugged, energetic, impact, motion, branding, display strength, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap-ish, compact, punchy.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with compact proportions and a strongly planted stance. Strokes are broad and dense with subtle internal modulation, while the slabs are thick and slightly bracketed, creating sturdy, blocklike terminals. Counters are relatively tight and apertures tend to be narrow, which boosts impact in display sizes. The shapes show slightly sculpted joins and occasional notch-like cut-ins that add texture and keep large black areas from feeling static.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where a strong, energetic voice is needed. It works well for sports identity, event graphics, apparel/merch, and bold packaging statements, and can also serve as an attention-grabbing subhead or pull-quote face when given enough size and spacing.
The overall tone reads bold and assertive, with a sporty, vintage-leaning flavor. Its thick slabs and forward slant give it a sense of motion and competitiveness, while the chunky rhythm feels dependable and tough-minded.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a fast, italicized silhouette and rugged slab-serif reinforcement. Its compact counters and chunky slabs suggest a focus on visibility, attitude, and brand presence in display typography.
The numerals follow the same chunky, italicized energy and look built for emphasis rather than delicacy. In longer settings the dense color and tight counters can feel intense, so it rewards generous tracking and larger sizes when used for paragraphs.