Slab Contrasted Bumy 5 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Passenger Serif' by Indian Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, vintage, confident, sporty, editorial, friendly, impact, warmth, motion, retro flavor, display clarity, rounded, bracketing, soft terminals, chunky, energetic.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and a compact, ink-rich color on the page. The serifs are blocky yet noticeably softened, often with gentle bracketing and rounded corners that keep the shapes from feeling rigid. Strokes show clear but not extreme thick–thin modulation, and joins and curves are generously rounded, producing a bouncy rhythm in text. Counters are moderate and slightly compressed by the weight, while the overall silhouette stays sturdy and legible, with a subtly uneven, lively cadence across letters and figures.
Best suited to display sizes where its hefty slabs and lively italic rhythm can do the work—headlines, posters, punchy editorial callouts, and brand marks. It also fits packaging and apparel-style graphics that want a confident, vintage-leaning voice while remaining readable in short bursts.
The face reads as bold and outgoing, pairing a retro print sensibility with an energetic, contemporary punch. Its softened slabs and rounded detailing create an approachable, friendly tone, while the strong weight and slanted stance add urgency and momentum.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a strong slab foundation, then soften it with rounded details so it feels energetic rather than harsh. The slanted stance and generous width suggest a goal of dynamic emphasis for display typography that still holds together in brief text settings.
Capitals are broad and stable, and the lowercase shows a particularly buoyant, slightly calligraphic feel in letters like a, g, y, and z. Numerals are robust and attention-grabbing, designed to hold their own alongside the heavy letterforms without looking spindly.