Slab Contrasted Osko 4 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bunday Slab' by Buntype, 'FF Unit Slab' by FontFont, 'Breakers Slab' by Kostic, 'Metronic Slab Narrow' by Mostardesign, 'Core Slab M' by S-Core, and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, sturdy, confident, workwear, retro, editorial, impact, sturdiness, heritage feel, display clarity, brand voice, slab serif, blocky, bracketed, heavy, robust.
A heavy slab serif with broad, block-like serifs and gently bracketed joins that keep corners from feeling overly sharp. Strokes are thick with only mild modulation, producing dense black shapes and a steady, emphatic texture. Proportions are compact and slightly squarish, with wide shoulders and terminals that read as squared-off and purposeful. The lowercase shows a solid, utilitarian build with firm stems and rounded counters, while figures are weighty and clear, matching the letterforms’ strong footprint.
Best suited to headlines, titles, posters, and display typography where a strong, assertive texture is desirable. It can also work well for branding, labels, packaging, and signage that benefits from a sturdy, traditional slab-serif voice.
The overall tone is bold and dependable, with a classic, workmanlike presence that suggests heritage printing and traditional signage. Its dense color and slab structure give it an authoritative voice that feels direct, grounded, and slightly nostalgic.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif structure—prioritizing solidity, clarity, and a bold, print-forward presence in display settings.
At larger sizes the tight, chunky forms create strong word shapes and a pronounced rhythm, making the face particularly effective where impact matters more than delicacy. The serif treatment stays consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, reinforcing a cohesive, poster-ready feel.