Slab Contrasted Ohko 5 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, signage, playful, retro, chunky, punchy, whimsical, novelty display, retro flavor, high impact, distinctive texture, decorative tone, blocky, rounded, notched, stencil-like, heavy.
A heavy, compact display face built from broad, rounded slabs and soft curves, with prominent slab-like terminals. Many glyphs incorporate distinctive notches and cut-ins that read as intentional “bites” taken from stems and bowls, creating a quasi-stencil rhythm without breaking letters into separate pieces. Counters are generally small and often horizontally pinched (notably in O/Q/0/8), while shoulders and joins are bulbous, giving the alphabet a sculpted, top-heavy silhouette. The overall texture is dense and dark, with consistent, assertive serif blocks that keep lines visually locked together.
Best suited to display applications such as posters, big headlines, logos/wordmarks, packaging, and bold signage where the notched details can be appreciated. It performs well when set large with generous spacing, and is particularly effective for short phrases, titles, and product names where a distinctive texture is desirable.
The notched construction and rounded heft produce a lively, toy-like retro tone—confident and attention-grabbing rather than formal. It suggests mid-century novelty lettering and playful signage, with a slightly mischievous edge from the repeated cutout motif.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact through dense, rounded slab forms combined with a consistent notched motif that adds character and recognition. It prioritizes personality and pattern over neutral readability, aiming for a memorable, decorative voice in display typography.
In text, the frequent internal notches create a strong patterning that becomes part of the color of the paragraph; this helps the face feel energetic but can reduce clarity at smaller sizes. Numerals and capitals are especially bold and emblematic, making the design feel suited to short, impactful statements.