Slab Contrasted Roko 4 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Eksja' by Protimient (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logotypes, western, playful, vintage, punchy, friendly, attention-grabbing, retro flavor, sign painting, approachable heft, poster impact, bracketed, rounded, chunky, soft corners, top-heavy.
A heavy, slab-serif display face with chunky, bracketed serifs and softened corners that keep the dense forms from feeling harsh. Strokes are broadly uniform with noticeable contrast in curved joins and terminals, giving counters a rounded, slightly inflated feel. The proportions run wide with compact internal spaces, and the lowercase shows a sturdy, almost monoline rhythm with a large, weighty presence. Overall spacing and sidebearings read generous for the weight, helping the letters remain legible at headline sizes despite tight counters.
Best suited to display contexts where impact matters: posters, headlines, storefront or event signage, and bold packaging callouts. It can also work for short logotypes or badges where a retro, Western-leaning slab serif voice is desired, but it will be less comfortable for long-running text due to the heavy weight and compact counters.
The tone is bold and characterful, blending a Western poster sensibility with a friendly, slightly humorous warmth. It feels retro and handbill-like rather than corporate, with an inviting heft that reads as confident and attention-grabbing.
The likely intention is a high-impact slab serif built for attention and personality—combining classic poster slabs with rounded, approachable shaping so it can feel both nostalgic and readable at large sizes.
The design emphasizes strong horizontals and slab terminals, producing a pronounced baseline and cap-line presence. Rounded bowls and softened notches add personality, and the numerals match the same stout, billboard-ready color, making the set feel consistent across letters and figures.