Slab Contrasted Ohfo 5 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logos, playful, western, circus, retro, friendly, retro display, show-poster feel, friendly impact, brand character, bulky, rounded, soft serifs, bouncy, cartoonish.
A heavy, high-impact slab-serif design with broad proportions and a softly sculpted, slightly inflated silhouette. Strokes show noticeable contrast with thick main bodies and assertive slab terminals that read more rounded and bracketed than sharp, giving the serifs a cushioned feel. Curves are generous (notably in O/C/G and the bowls of B/P/R), and counters tend to be rounded and compact, producing a dense, poster-like color. The rhythm is lively with subtly irregular, hand-drawn modulation across joins and terminals, while overall construction stays upright and consistent for headline readability.
Best used at display sizes where its weight, rounded slabs, and lively modulation can read clearly—such as posters, event graphics, storefront signage, product packaging, and bold logo wordmarks. It can also work for short callouts or section headers where a playful retro tone is desired.
The face projects a cheerful, show-poster personality—part Western playbill, part circus signage—combining toughness with a friendly, approachable tone. Its chunky slabs and rounded forms create a buoyant, slightly mischievous feel that suits nostalgic and entertainment-forward branding.
The design appears intended to evoke classic display lettering with slab-serif confidence while softening the geometry for a more welcoming, characterful voice. It prioritizes visual punch and personality, aiming for memorable titles and branding over long-form text neutrality.
Capitals carry a strong display presence with broad, stable shapes, while lowercase keeps the same chunky DNA and reads intentionally informal. Numerals are similarly bold and simplified, designed for impact rather than quiet text setting.