Slab Contrasted Hojo 5 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dean Gothic' and 'Dean Slab' by Blaze Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, retro, athletic, poster, confident, playful, impact, speed, display, branding, ruggedness, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap-like, compact, high-impact.
A heavy, italicized slab serif with broad proportions and tightly packed counters. Strokes are thick with noticeable internal modulation, and the serifs read as sturdy slabs that often taper or notch into the stems, creating chiseled, cut-in joins. Terminals and joints show small triangular cutouts and angled shaping that add snap and prevent dark buildup, giving the letters a punchy, engineered silhouette. Overall spacing feels compact and the rhythm is dense, optimized for impact at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where strong presence and motion are desired. It works well for sports, event graphics, packaging, and signage, especially when set large or in short bursts of text where its dense texture and notched detailing can read clearly.
The tone is bold and assertive with a distinctly retro, sports-and-poster energy. Its slanted, muscular forms suggest speed and confidence, while the notched details add a playful, slightly roughened character that feels lively rather than formal.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display slab that combines a classic, brash poster tradition with an italic forward-lean for momentum. The carved notches and angled joins look purposeful, balancing mass with clearer interior spaces and adding a signature, sporty bite.
The uppercase is especially dominant and uniform, while the lowercase keeps the same blocky, slab-driven logic with simplified shapes and strong verticals. Numerals match the headline-forward attitude, with stout forms and sharp internal angles that maintain legibility under heavy weight.