Slab Contrasted Ohge 5 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logos, packaging, western, circus, poster, retro, playful, attention-grabbing, vintage revival, display emphasis, signage feel, chunky, bracketed, softened, incised, high-impact.
A heavy display slab with broad, blocky proportions and strongly asserted serifs. The serifs are squared and bracketed, with a slightly carved, notched feel where strokes join, giving many letters an incised, stencil-like bite without breaking continuity. Curves are full and round (notably in C, O, S, and numerals), while terminals and corners are subtly softened, balancing the otherwise rigid slab geometry. Stroke contrast is visible but controlled, and the overall rhythm is dense and energetic, built for large sizes and short bursts of text.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and display typography where the chunky slabs and carved details can be appreciated at size. It also works well for branding marks, event graphics, and packaging that aim for a retro or western-leaning personality, especially in short phrases and stacked compositions.
The face carries a showbill sensibility—bold, theatrical, and a bit mischievous. Its notched joins and chunky slabs evoke vintage wood type, county-fair signage, and old-timey headlines, reading as confident and attention-seeking rather than refined or quiet.
The design appears intended to modernize the spirit of vintage slab serif display and wood-type traditions by combining sturdy, wide letterforms with decorative notching at joins and terminals. The goal is high impact and character, delivering a distinctive texture that remains readable in bold, attention-driven applications.
The uppercase has a strong, emblematic presence, while the lowercase retains the same carved detailing and sturdy stance, keeping the texture consistent in mixed-case settings. The numerals match the letterforms in weight and roundness, maintaining a cohesive, poster-ready tone.