Slab Contrasted Nohi 5 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, editorial pull-quotes, typewriter, playful, retro, quirky, editorial, vintage voice, typewriter homage, expressive texture, high-contrast slabs, bracketed, rounded slabs, ink-trap feel, ball terminals, lively rhythm.
A high-contrast slab serif with thin connecting strokes and prominent, rounded rectangular serifs that read like softened slabs. Curves are generous and slightly bulbous, with frequent ball-like terminals and small flare transitions that give an inked, stamped feel. The design shows lively width variation across glyphs, with roomy rounds (O, Q) alongside tighter forms, creating a bouncy texture in text. Counters are open and shapes are legible, while the heavier slab ends and delicate hairlines produce a strong black–white sparkle at both display and text sizes.
This font works especially well for headlines, short passages, and branded statements where a typewriter-like slab serif voice is desired with extra contrast and flair. It’s a strong choice for posters, packaging, book covers, and editorial pull-quotes, and it can also set readable text when you want a distinctive, vintage-leaning texture.
The overall tone is nostalgic and characterful, evoking typewriter and letterpress associations while staying crisp and clean. Its exaggerated slab endings and perky terminals add a humorous, friendly energy rather than a formal or austere mood. The rhythm feels energetic and slightly eccentric, suited to messaging that benefits from charm and personality.
The design appears intended to blend classic slab-serif structure with a typewriter-inspired, inked personality, using heavy rounded slabs and delicate joins to create strong contrast and a memorable rhythm. Its forms prioritize character and voice while keeping letter shapes clear enough for practical display and short-text use.
Round characters lean toward oval proportions and the numerals share the same contrast and soft slab finishing, helping headings and mixed text feel cohesive. The punctuation and dots appear sturdy and prominent relative to the hairlines, reinforcing the stamped/printed impression and maintaining clarity in running copy.