Slab Contrasted Ohna 4 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, signage, rugged, industrial, playful, retro, stenciled, impact, texture, branding, display, blocky, chunky, rounded, notched, ink-trap.
A heavy, block-built display slab with compact proportions, rounded corners, and broad, squared terminals that read as slab-like serifs. Forms are punctuated by distinctive horizontal nicks and cut-in notches—often around mid-stroke—creating a stenciled, broken-band effect across bowls and counters. Curves are simplified and swollen, with tight apertures and sturdy joins; internal spaces are small and geometric, giving letters a dense, poster-ready silhouette. Spacing and sidebearings feel assertive and even, while the repeated cut details add a rhythmic texture across words.
Best suited to headlines and short display settings where the notched texture can be appreciated at size. It works well for posters, event graphics, brand marks, packaging, and signage that benefit from a rugged, stamped look. In longer passages or small sizes, the tight counters and mid-stroke breaks may reduce clarity, so generous sizing and spacing are recommended.
The overall tone is tough and attention-grabbing, with an industrial, stamped quality softened by rounded geometry. The repeated breaks add a mischievous, crafted vibe—part Western/roadside signage, part playful display—making the font feel bold, cheeky, and slightly retro.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a coherent, branded texture: a slab-inspired, rounded display face whose signature mid-stroke cuts create a recognizable “printed/assembled” effect. It prioritizes bold silhouette and rhythmic detailing over neutral readability.
The midline cutouts can visually stitch adjacent letters into a band when set tightly, producing a strong horizontal emphasis in text. Numerals match the same chunky construction, with rounded shapes and consistent notch motifs that keep the set cohesive.