Slab Contrasted Ohba 5 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logos, western, circus, retro, poster, playful, attention-grabbing, retro display, poster impact, brand character, bracketed, chunky, ink-trap, high-shoulder, soft-corner.
A heavy, chunky slab serif with broad, squared terminals and distinct bracket-like joins that soften the otherwise blocky construction. Strokes show moderate contrast, with sturdy verticals and slightly lighter connecting curves, plus occasional pinched interior corners that read like subtle ink-trap cut-ins. Counters are compact and the overall rhythm is dense, with rounded bowls and squared-off serifs creating a strong, stamped silhouette. The lowercase follows the same robust logic, with single-storey forms (notably a and g) and short, sturdy serifs that keep word shapes bold and cohesive.
Best suited to display work such as headlines, posters, signage, packaging, and bold wordmarks where a strong silhouette and retro flavor are desirable. It can work for short bursts of text (pull quotes, section headers) when generous size and spacing are available to preserve clarity.
The letterforms evoke a vintage showbill sensibility—part Wild West, part carnival poster—combining toughness with a friendly, buoyant softness. Its chunky slabs and pinched details add a handmade, press-printed feel that reads energetic and attention-seeking rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif foundation, adding pinched interior shaping and soft bracketing to create a distinctive vintage display voice. It prioritizes recognizable, high-contrast silhouettes and a lively rhythm that stands out in branding and editorial titling.
In text, the heavy color and tight counters make it most effective at larger sizes, where the interior cut-ins and bracketing become clear and contribute character. The numerals match the same bold, poster-like presence and maintain consistent weight and terminal treatment with the letters.