Slab Contrasted Rojy 5 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Haste' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, western, vintage, athletic, poster, attention, heritage, impact, blocky, bracketed, sturdy, compact, ink-trap-like.
A heavy, slab-serif display face with broad proportions, pronounced bracketed slabs, and a compact, high-impact silhouette. Strokes are thick with visible contrast between main stems and rounded joins, and several letters show notched or cut-in corners that read like ink-trap details at this size. Counters are relatively tight and the overall rhythm is chunky and emphatic, with rounded bowls (O, Q, 8) balanced by squared terminals and strong horizontal serifs. Numerals match the same bold, poster-oriented construction with sturdy forms and minimal delicacy.
Best for headlines and large-format typography where its heavy slabs and compact counters can deliver maximum impact. It suits posters, storefront or event signage, bold brand marks, and packaging labels that want a vintage or Western-inflected feel. Use generous tracking and ample line spacing when setting multiple lines to keep the texture from becoming overly dense.
The tone feels assertive and nostalgic, evoking 19th-century wood type and classic Americana signage. Its weight and slab construction give it a confident, workmanlike voice, while the slightly sculpted corners add a lively, stamped or printed character. Overall it reads as bold, attention-grabbing, and distinctly retro.
The design appears intended as a high-impact slab-serif for display settings, borrowing from wood-type and billboard traditions while adding small carved details to maintain clarity and character at large sizes. It prioritizes strong presence and a memorable silhouette over neutral readability in extended text.
At text sizes the dense weight and tight counters create a dark color, making it better suited to short bursts than long passages. The most distinctive character comes from the bracketed slabs and the subtle corner cut-ins, which add texture and help differentiate shapes in large headlines.