Slab Contrasted Ohba 6 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logos, western, playful, retro, punchy, carnival, attention-grabbing, vintage revival, signage feel, branding, decorative impact, bracketed, notched, bulky, rounded, high-impact.
A very heavy, slab-serif display face with compact, blocky proportions and prominent rectangular serifs. The letterforms are built from stout vertical stems and broad horizontals, with small, deliberate ink-trap/notch-like cut-ins at joins and interior corners that create a distinctive “keyed” silhouette. Counters are generally round to oval in the lowercase, while capitals stay more squared and monumental; terminals and shoulders lean toward blunt geometry rather than calligraphic taper. Stroke contrast is noticeable but controlled, and the overall texture is dense and dark with crisp edges and strong figure/ground shapes.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and branding where high impact and character are desired. It works well on packaging, labels, and signage, especially in retro-leaning or Western-themed designs, and can also serve as a distinctive logo or wordmark font. For long passages, it’s more effective as a display accent than as body text.
The font projects a bold, show-poster personality with a playful, slightly theatrical edge. Its notched slabs and chunky forms evoke vintage wood type, Western signage, and circus-era display lettering, giving text a confident, attention-grabbing tone. The overall impression is friendly yet assertive—more fun and nostalgic than formal.
Designed to deliver maximum visual presence while preserving legibility through clear slabs, open-ish counters, and purposeful notch details. The overall construction suggests an intention to reference vintage display typography—particularly wood-type and sign-painting traditions—while adding a recognizable, decorative signature in the joins and terminals.
At text sizes the heavy weight produces strong color and tight internal spacing, while the notches add sparkle and help separate joins in dense words. The numerals follow the same stout, poster-like construction, pairing well with all-caps settings and short emphatic phrases.