Slab Contrasted Kogey 5 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, book covers, playful, whimsical, vintage, quirky, storybook, playful display, vintage charm, handmade feel, friendly impact, bracketed, soft-cornered, bouncy, lively, hand-cut.
A heavy, slab-serif design with sturdy stems and prominent, bracketed slabs that read as slightly irregular and hand-cut. The letterforms have a buoyant baseline feel and subtly varied widths, giving the texture a lively, informal rhythm rather than strict geometric regularity. Terminals and serifs are often flared or subtly curved, with rounded inner corners and occasional teardrop-like details (notably in several lowercase forms), reinforcing the organic construction. Counters are generally open and generous, supporting readability at display sizes while maintaining a distinctive, chunky silhouette.
Best suited for display applications where personality is an asset: posters, headings, packaging, signage, and book or game titles. It can also work for short bursts of text (captions, pull quotes) when a playful, vintage tone is desired, but its strong forms and idiosyncrasies are most effective at larger sizes.
The overall tone is cheerful and characterful, with a vintage, storybook-like personality. Its slightly uneven posture and playful curves suggest warmth and humor rather than corporate neutrality, evoking hand-rendered signage, posters, or whimsical editorial headings.
The design appears intended to blend the robustness of slab serifs with a hand-made, whimsical flavor, creating a bold display face that feels approachable and distinctive. Its controlled contrast and soft irregularities aim to deliver strong impact without losing warmth and readability.
Uppercase forms feel sturdy and poster-ready, while the lowercase introduces more eccentric details and curlier joins that increase charm and individuality. Numerals are bold and friendly, matching the slab weight and maintaining clear differentiation in shape.