Slab Contrasted Onbi 4 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'AZ Varsity' by Artist of Design, 'Akkordeon Slab' by Emtype Foundry, and 'Buffalo Circus' and 'Buffalo Western' by Kustomtype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logos, western, poster, rugged, playful, vintage, impact, nostalgia, display, ruggedness, attention, blocky, squared, bracketed, notched, compact.
A heavy, compact slab serif with squared geometry and dense counters, built from chunky vertical stems and thick horizontal terminals. Serifs read as blunt slabs with subtle bracket-like transitions, and many joins show small notches or carved-in corners that give the outlines a cut or stamped quality. Uppercase forms are tall and boxy with relatively small apertures, while lowercase remains sturdy and upright with a workmanlike rhythm. Numerals are equally weighty and block-shaped, keeping a consistent, tightly packed silhouette across the set.
Best suited for posters, headlines, signage, and branding where a bold slab presence is needed. It can work well on packaging and labels that want a vintage or Western-inspired voice, and as a logo or wordmark base where compact, blocky letterforms help maintain impact.
The overall tone feels bold and assertive with a vintage, Western-leaning flavor. The chiseled details and compact proportions add a rugged, slightly theatrical character suited to attention-grabbing display use.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in a condensed footprint, combining sturdy slab serifs with carved, decorative detailing for a distinctly retro display feel. It prioritizes punchy silhouettes and a strong typographic color over neutrality, making it a characterful choice for short texts and titles.
Spacing appears intentionally tight and the dark mass of the letters creates strong texture in lines of text, especially at larger sizes. The notched detailing adds personality but can also intensify the color and reduce openness in longer passages.