Slab Contrasted Ohsi 4 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazines, posters, academic, traditional, authoritative, bookish, editorial impact, traditional authority, display clarity, strong texture, bracketed, ball terminals, sturdy, crisp, ink-trap like.
A high-contrast serif with sturdy, slab-like terminals and a distinctly bracketed feel. Vertical stems read strong and straight while joins and curves taper sharply, giving the face a crisp, carved rhythm. Serifs are prominent and rectangular, often meeting stems with softened brackets; several letters show teardrop/ball terminals and tapered entry strokes. The lowercase has compact, sturdy forms with clear counters, while the overall texture alternates between heavy verticals and finer connecting strokes for a lively, slightly old-style cadence.
Performs best in editorial headlines, subheads, and pull quotes where the high contrast and bold serifs can show clearly. It also suits book covers and magazine titling that benefit from a traditional, authoritative voice; for extended text it will be most comfortable at moderate sizes with generous spacing.
The tone is formal and authoritative, with an editorial, bookish character that suggests tradition and credibility. Its assertive serifs and sharp contrast add a slightly dramatic, headline-ready presence while still feeling grounded and legible.
Likely designed to blend slab-like assertiveness with classic serif refinement, creating a strong typographic color that reads as both traditional and attention-grabbing. The pronounced contrast and distinctive terminals point to a focus on display and editorial impact while retaining familiar, readable letterforms.
Distinctive details include the ball-like terminals on letters such as C and c, a two-storey g, and a sharply notched, slabby treatment on several horizontals that can read as ink-trap-like cut-ins at display sizes. Numerals appear sturdy and punchy, with strong bases and clear silhouettes that match the text weight and contrast.