Slab Contrasted Ohje 5 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Presley Slab' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, branding, western, circus, retro, playful, rugged, display impact, retro homage, signage clarity, wood-type feel, playful voice, bracketed, heavy, chunky, soft corners, ink-trap feel.
A very heavy slab-serif with compact counters and a chunky, poster-oriented build. Stems terminate in squared, bracketed slabs, while many interior joins and corners show small scooped cut-ins that create an ink-trap-like bite and add texture to the silhouette. Rounds (C, O, G, 0) are broad and sturdy with thick bowls, and the overall rhythm alternates between blocky straights and softened curves, producing a lively, slightly irregular color in text. Numerals and capitals read as emphatic display forms, with tight apertures and generous weight in the shoulders and terminals.
Best suited to display settings where impact and personality are desired—posters, large headlines, storefront or event signage, and packaging. It can also work for short brand phrases or logotypes where a retro, showbill-inspired voice is appropriate, but the dense interiors make it less ideal for small text or lengthy reading.
The tone is bold and theatrical, with a clear old-time/wood-type flavor that suggests show posters and frontier signage. The scooped details and heavy slabs add a handcrafted, rugged character, while the rounded bowls keep it friendly and playful rather than severe.
The design appears intended to echo bold slab-serif wood type with modern consistency, emphasizing strong silhouettes and distinctive interior cut-ins to maintain clarity and character at large sizes. It prioritizes attention-grabbing presence and a nostalgic, entertainment-and-signage aesthetic over neutral text performance.
In longer lines the dense weight and tight counters create strong texture and high impact, favoring larger sizes. The distinctive cut-ins at joins and the prominent slabs are consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, giving the face a recognizable stamp-like presence.