Slab Contrasted Onni 4 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logotypes, western, vintage, display, bold, rustic, wood-type revival, western flavor, high impact, vintage character, bracketed, blocky, ink-trap, stencil-like, chunky.
A heavy, compact slab-serif with large, rectangular serifs and pronounced bracketing where stems meet slabs. Strokes are thick with noticeable internal shaping, including deep notches and inset corners that create a subtly cut or ink-trap effect, especially on joins and terminals. Counters tend to be tight and rounded, giving the letters a dense, punchy texture, while the overall construction stays upright with a steady vertical rhythm. Numerals and caps share the same emphatic slab treatment, producing a strong, poster-ready silhouette.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and signage where bold shapes and a distinctive slab profile can carry from a distance. It also fits branding and packaging that want a vintage or Western-leaning voice, and short logotype-style wordmarks where the chunky detailing can be appreciated.
The tone reads as Western and vintage, with an assertive, old-time display presence reminiscent of circus, saloon, and wood-type traditions. Its chunky slabs and carved-in details add a rugged, handcrafted flavor that feels confident and attention-seeking.
The letterforms appear designed to echo classic wood-type and Western sign lettering while improving robustness through thick slabs and carved join details. The intent is a high-impact display face that delivers character and atmosphere in short, prominent text.
The design favors impact over delicacy: tight apertures and strong slabs create dark word shapes, while the inset corners help keep interior spaces from fully clogging at large sizes. The lowercase maintains the same bold personality as the caps, contributing to a consistent, blocky texture in mixed-case setting.