Slab Contrasted Ihhe 10 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP, 'CamingoSlab' by Jan Fromm, 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts, and 'Kheops' by Tipo Pèpel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, pull quotes, assertive, vintage, sporty, editorial, rugged, impact, momentum, headline emphasis, retro flavor, brand presence, bracketed, ink-trap feel, wedge terminals, compact, punchy.
A heavy, right-leaning serif with sturdy slab-like feet and softly bracketed joins. Strokes are dense and confident, with noticeable (but not delicate) modulation and tapered, wedge-like terminals that keep counters open. The letterforms show a slightly condensed, forward-driving rhythm, and the italics are drawn as true italics rather than simple obliques, with energetic curves and a strong baseline grip. Numerals are similarly robust and high-impact, matching the headline-oriented texture of the alphabet.
Best suited to display settings where impact and momentum are needed—headlines, posters, and promotional graphics. It can also work for short bursts of text such as pull quotes or packaging copy when a dense, emphatic typographic voice is desired.
The overall tone is bold and forceful with a classic, poster-era sensibility. Its strong slabbing and dynamic slant read as sporty and attention-grabbing, while the softened bracketing adds a touch of editorial tradition rather than a purely industrial feel.
Designed to deliver a powerful italic voice with slab-supported stability, combining headline punch with a traditional serif backbone. The goal appears to be a bold, energetic texture that holds together at large sizes and maintains clarity through open counters and firm terminals.
The texture stays consistently dark across lines, creating a compact, emphatic color in paragraphs. Curves and joins suggest a subtly inked or stamped character, lending a tactile, slightly rugged finish without becoming distressed.