Slab Normal Fape 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hastrico DT Condensed' by DTP Types, 'Maya Samuels' by Samuelstype, 'Adelle Sans' by TypeTogether, and 'URW Dock Condensed' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, sturdy, friendly, retro, sporty, punchy, impact, legibility, headline, vintage, slab serif, blocky, rounded, bracketed, soft corners.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with compact, blocky proportions and soft, rounded transitions. Strokes stay largely uniform, with chunky, bracketed serifs that feel integrated rather than sharp or high-contrast. Counters are tight and the overall rhythm is dense and energetic, giving text a strong, poster-like color. The lowercase shows robust shapes with a single-storey “a” and “g”, a firm, upright stem structure, and generally broad, stable joins that read clearly at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, short statements, and branding where strong presence and high impact are needed. It can work well for packaging, event graphics, and signage that benefits from a sturdy, friendly slab-serif voice; longer text will appear very dense due to the heavy weight and tight counters.
The tone is bold and approachable, with a vintage, athletic flavor that suggests signage and headline typography rather than delicate editorial work. Its weight and slanted stance create an assertive, upbeat voice that feels confident and slightly nostalgic.
Designed to deliver maximum impact with a dependable slab-serif skeleton and an energetic slant, prioritizing bold texture and clear, sturdy letterforms for display-led typography.
The italics are more of an oblique slant than a calligraphic construction, keeping the forms sturdy and consistent. Numerals match the same chunky, slab-driven structure, maintaining a unified texture alongside caps and lowercase.