Slab Contrasted Onhi 5 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Buffalo Western' by Kustomtype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, signage, western, circus, vintage, playful, poster, attention grab, retro flavor, compact impact, poster utility, bracketed, chunky, high-waisted, ink-trap feel, rounded joints.
A heavy display slab with compact, vertical proportions and a strong, blocky rhythm. Strokes are thick and assertive with noticeable internal modulation and rounded joins that soften the mass. Serifs read as bold, squared slabs, often with a slightly bracketed feel, giving the letters a carved, headline-ready silhouette. Counters are relatively tight and the forms favor tall, upright structures; many curves (C, G, S, O) are drawn with smooth, bulbous terminals that contrast with the squared slabs and notched-looking intersections.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings where impact matters: posters, headlines, event graphics, packaging, and storefront-style signage. It can work for brief editorial callouts or pull quotes, but the dense texture and tight counters make it less comfortable for long reading at small sizes.
The overall tone is theatrical and nostalgic, evoking old-style posters, circus bills, and Western-inflected display lettering. Its dense color and punchy slabs create a confident, attention-grabbing voice, while the rounded curves add a playful, slightly eccentric character.
Designed to deliver maximum visual weight and personality in a compact width, pairing sturdy slab construction with softened curves for a retro show-poster effect. The letterforms prioritize silhouette and texture over neutrality, aiming for bold presence and period flavor.
Spacing appears tight in text, creating a dark, continuous texture that emphasizes verticality. Numerals and capitals look especially weighty and sign-like, while lowercase maintains a tall, sturdy presence with compact apertures that keep the page color bold.