Slab Contrasted Tihe 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Noemi Slab' by Brackets, 'Aptifer Slab' by Linotype, and 'Arventa Slab Pro' by preussTYPE (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logos, rustic, playful, poster-ready, western, craft, impact, vintage feel, handmade texture, quirky character, signage look, chunky, wedge-serifed, ink-trap, bouncy, irregular.
A chunky display face with blocky, slab-like serifs and subtly chiseled, wedge-ended terminals. Strokes are heavy and largely even, with small notches and angular bite marks that create a cut-paper or stamped feel rather than smooth geometry. Counters are compact and sometimes slightly pinched, while rounds (O, Q, 0, 8, 9) read as sturdy and faceted. The lowercase has a simplified, sturdy construction with single-storey forms where expected, and the figures are bold, upright, and highly legible with squarish proportions.
Best suited to bold headlines and short-form display settings such as posters, event titles, packaging, signage, and logo wordmarks. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers where a strong, characterful voice is desired, especially when set with generous size and breathing room.
The overall tone feels lively and handcrafted, with a friendly roughness that suggests vintage signage and informal printing. Its strong silhouettes and quirky edge details give it a slightly mischievous, old-time character that reads as bold and approachable rather than refined.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver maximum impact with a vintage, hand-tooled flavor—combining sturdy slabs with carved details to evoke traditional print and sign aesthetics while maintaining clear, readable silhouettes.
The design’s small internal nicks and angled joins add texture at large sizes, but may visually fill in at very small sizes. Spacing appears comfortable and the rhythm is energetic, with a noticeable, charming unevenness that keeps lines from feeling rigid.