Slab Contrasted Sedy 5 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Malaga' by Emigre, 'FF Absara Headline' and 'FF Unit Slab' by FontFont, 'Askan Slim' by Hoftype, and 'Mislab Std' by Typofonderie (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logos, western, vintage, punchy, rugged, confident, attention, heritage, impact, branding, bracketed, bulky, compact, blocky, ink-trap-like.
A heavy display slab serif with compact proportions, large counters, and strongly bracketed, block-like serifs. Strokes are thick and assertive with noticeable contrast and frequent wedge-shaped joins that create slightly pinched interior corners, giving the forms a carved, stamped look. Curves are broadly rounded (notably in O, C, S) while many terminals and serifs stay squared-off, producing a sturdy, high-impact rhythm. Lowercase is sturdy and simplified with a single-storey a and g, a tall, straight-sided l, and a right-leaning descender on j; numerals are similarly chunky and headline-oriented.
Best suited for posters, headlines, and short bursts of copy where a strong, vintage-flavored voice is needed. It also fits branding applications like logos, labels, and packaging—especially for products that want a heritage or handcrafted impression. Use with generous spacing and ample size to let the slab details and joins read clearly.
The overall tone reads bold, old-time, and workmanlike—evoking classic poster lettering, saloon signage, and heritage packaging. Its dense color and emphatic serifs feel loud and confident, with a slightly rugged, inked impression that suggests tradition and durability rather than refinement.
The design appears intended as a bold, characterful slab serif for display work, blending classic bracketed serifs with simplified, high-ink forms for maximum punch. Its construction prioritizes instant readability and a nostalgic, sign-painter energy across a broad set of basic glyphs.
At text sizes it becomes very dark and attention-grabbing, while at larger sizes the distinctive bracketed slabs and pinched joins become the main personality cues. The shapes maintain a consistent, sturdy structure across capitals, lowercase, and figures, emphasizing impact over delicate detail.