Slab Contrasted Wiso 5 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, branding, packaging, western, vintage, sturdy, playful, loud, impact, nostalgia, display clarity, ruggedness, bracketed, chunky, rounded, heavy serifs, high impact.
A heavy slab serif with broad, blocky proportions and strongly bracketed serifs. Strokes are thick with gently rounded joins and corners, creating a slightly softened, ink-trap-free silhouette despite the mass. Counters are compact and mostly rounded, and terminals end in wide, squared slabs that read clearly at display sizes. The overall rhythm is stable and weighty, with a consistent, poster-like color across mixed case and numerals.
This font performs best in posters, headlines, and large-scale signage where its thick slabs and compact counters can deliver strong impact. It also suits branding and packaging that want a retro or western-leaning personality, especially for short phrases, labels, and bold typographic lockups.
The tone feels bold and confident with a nostalgic, showbill energy. Its chunky slabs and rounded heft evoke Americana and western vernacular, but the soft bracketing keeps it friendly rather than severe. Overall it projects a robust, attention-grabbing character suited to expressive headlines.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a classic slab-serif foundation, blending sturdy construction with slightly rounded shaping for warmth. It prioritizes display readability and a distinctive, heritage-tinged voice over delicate detail.
Uppercase forms are particularly block-forward, while lowercase keeps the same hefty slabs and rounded bowls, preserving a cohesive voice across text. Numerals share the same wide, grounded construction, reinforcing an industrial, signage-ready feel.