Slab Contrasted Ohko 11 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logotypes, branding, playful, retro, chunky, quirky, posterish, attention grabbing, retro display, distinctive texture, brandable, soft corners, ink-trap like, stencil-ish, bulbous, high-impact.
A heavy, compact display face with broad proportions, stout slab-like terminals, and rounded outer contours. Many joins and counters show deliberate bite-outs and notches that read like ink traps or stencil bridges, creating strong internal rhythm and a distinctive patterned texture. Curves are generous and geometric, while verticals and horizontals remain blocky and emphatic; counters tend to be rounded and often tightened, boosting density. Overall spacing appears fairly tight, with a consistent, punchy silhouette across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to large sizes where the notch details can be appreciated: posters, headlines, product packaging, storefront graphics, and bold brand marks. It can also work for short, high-impact copy (pull quotes, labels, event titles), but the dense color and interior cut-ins can become busy in extended text or at small sizes.
The font projects a bold, playful retro voice—somewhere between carnival poster lettering and mid‑century display signwork. The recurring notches add a mischievous, crafted feel, turning solid black shapes into lively forms that feel animated and attention-seeking. It reads friendly and humorous rather than formal, with a strong “headline” personality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a distinctive signature texture, combining slabby, block-built letterforms with strategic cut-outs that improve differentiation and add character. It aims for memorable display typography that feels handcrafted and retro while remaining structurally consistent and highly legible at headline scales.
The distinctive cut-ins occur at predictable stress points (joins, inner corners, and counter entrances), so long text gains a repeating texture that becomes part of the design. Numerals and round letters (O/Q/8/9) emphasize large, oval counters, while angular forms keep crisp, squared shoulders moderated by softened corners.