Slab Contrasted Mipi 5 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, logos, packaging, signage, headlines, western, vintage, headline, industrial, no-nonsense, space-saving, attention-grabbing, retro flavor, signage clarity, condensed, slab-serif, high x-height, square terminals, ink-trap feel.
A condensed slab-serif design with heavy vertical stems, compact counters, and square, blocky serifs that read as stamped or poster-like. Strokes show noticeable modulation: rounded joins and bowls contrast with flatter slabs and terminals, giving a slightly sculpted, engraved feel rather than a purely geometric build. Uppercase forms are tall and tightly set; lowercase has a high x-height with short ascenders/descenders, keeping words dense and punchy. Several letters feature narrowed apertures and pinched interior corners, which adds crispness and an ink-trap-like ruggedness at display sizes.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, headlines, brand marks, labels, and signage where condensed width saves space while maintaining strong presence. It can also work for short blurbs or pull quotes, especially when a vintage or western-leaning tone is desired.
The overall tone is assertive and retro, evoking old-time advertising, wanted posters, and utilitarian signage. Its tight width and heavy slabs create a confident, workmanlike voice that feels both nostalgic and attention-grabbing.
Designed to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space, combining condensed proportions with bold slab detailing for a rugged, historically flavored display voice. The forms prioritize legibility at large sizes and a distinctive, poster-ready texture over delicate text refinement.
The rhythm is strongly vertical, with consistent stem weight and firm baseline presence. Numerals and capitals carry the same blocky slab logic, helping the set feel cohesive for posters and titling where compact width and impact matter.