Slab Contrasted Roji 5 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Nomos Slab' by Identity Letters, 'Choplin' by René Bieder, and 'Pepi/Rudi' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, sports branding, packaging, western, athletic, retro, confident, rugged, impact, heritage feel, display clarity, signage strength, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap, soft corners, compact.
A heavy, block-built slab serif with broad proportions and squared counters. The serifs are substantial and mostly bracketed, giving joins a sturdy, molded feel rather than a sharp, etched one. Strokes are generally even with only modest modulation, while interior corners show subtle notches and wedge-like cut-ins that read like ink-traps or spur detailing at display sizes. Round letters are more squarish than circular, and overall spacing feels tight and dense, producing a strong, poster-like texture.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, storefront or wayfinding signage, and bold packaging labels. It can also work well for athletic identities and badge-style marks where dense color and strong slab serifs help maintain clarity at a distance.
The design projects a bold, no-nonsense tone with a distinctly vintage flavor. Its chunky slabs and compact rhythm evoke heritage signage and team lettering, balancing friendliness with toughness. The overall impression is assertive and highly legible, with a workmanlike, Americana-leaning character.
This font appears designed to deliver maximum visual impact and instant readability through large slabs, compact counters, and a rugged, slightly vintage detailing. The subtle corner cut-ins and bracketed terminals suggest an intention to keep heavy shapes crisp and lively in display settings while preserving a classic, industrial-signage sensibility.
Capital forms are especially weighty and geometric, while the lowercase keeps simple, sturdy construction with short extenders and large counters. Numerals match the same blocky logic, with clear shapes and consistent weight that support headline use and large-format labeling.