Slab Contrasted Ohge 9 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, logotypes, packaging, western, playful, punchy, retro, bold, attention grab, vintage flavor, decorative texture, signage style, brand character, slabbed, bracketed, ink-trap, notched, chunky.
A heavy, slab‑serif display design with broad proportions and chunky, squared terminals. The letterforms show rounded outer curves paired with pronounced, blocky serifs and frequent internal notches or cut-ins that create a chiseled, ink-trap-like look at joins and corners. Curves (O, C, G, e) are smooth and generous, while stems and arms remain thick and steady, producing a confident, high-impact silhouette. The lowercase is compact with a large x-height and simple, sturdy construction, and the numerals match the same weight and slabbed finish for consistent texture across text.
Best suited to headlines, posters, signage, and branding where a bold, decorative slab presence is desired. It works especially well in short phrases, wordmarks, and packaging front panels where the notched detailing can be appreciated, and where a vintage or western-leaning flavor supports the message.
The overall tone feels spirited and theatrical, evoking vintage posters and frontier or circus-era signage. Its exaggerated slabs and carved details give it a decorative, attention-grabbing character that reads as friendly and slightly mischievous rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab foundation, then differentiate itself through carved notches and stout proportions. It prioritizes strong silhouettes and decorative texture for display settings, aiming to feel both familiar (traditional slabs) and characterful (chiseled, ink-trap-like details).
The repeated cut-in detailing creates a distinctive rhythm in word shapes, adding sparkle at larger sizes but also increasing visual complexity. Counters tend to be moderately open for the weight, and the design maintains strong consistency between uppercase, lowercase, and figures, reinforcing a cohesive display voice.