Slab Contrasted Jeba 5 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
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A condensed slab-serif with tall proportions and tightly controlled sidebearings. Strokes are sturdy and mostly straight, with squared terminals and prominent slab feet and caps that read as blunt, rectangular attachments rather than delicate brackets. Counters tend toward narrow, vertical ovals, giving letters like O, D, and Q a compressed, signage-like rhythm. The lowercase follows the same condensed logic with a tall x-height and simplified, upright forms; joins and curves are kept crisp, and the numerals are similarly narrow and rectangular in feel.
Best suited to display settings where a compact, attention-grabbing line can carry impact—posters, headlines, signage, packaging, and brand marks. It also works well for short subheads or labels where condensed width and strong vertical rhythm help fit more characters without losing presence.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, evoking vintage posters, workwear labeling, and old display typography. Its compressed stance and heavy slabs create a confident, slightly rugged voice that feels at home in bold headlines and stamped or printed graphics.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a narrow footprint, combining condensed proportions with emphatic slab serifs for strong readability and a classic, workmanlike character.
Spacing appears intentionally tight, reinforcing a compact, vertical texture in words. The slabs are consistent across the set, creating a strong baseline and cap-line presence, while the restrained curvature keeps the texture clean and mechanical.