Slab Contrasted Rohu 5 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arcanite Slab' by 38-lineart and 'Nexa Rust' and 'Nexa Slab' by Fontfabric (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, signage, rugged, retro, friendly, assertive, playful, impact, retro appeal, sturdy legibility, headline emphasis, brand voice, blocky, chunky, soft corners, bracketed slabs, rounded terminals.
A heavy, chunky slab serif with broad proportions and a compact, sturdy stance. Strokes are thick and mostly uniform, with prominent, block-like serifs that read as softly bracketed and slightly rounded rather than razor-sharp. Curves are generous and full, counters are relatively open for the weight, and joins feel intentionally simplified, giving the outlines a sturdy, poster-ready rhythm. The lowercase is robust and readable with a single-storey feel in key forms and a distinctly geometric, workmanlike construction across letters and numerals.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where a dense, authoritative slab can hold attention at a glance. It also fits packaging, labels, and signage that benefit from strong letterforms and a friendly retro presence, and it can work for short subheads or callouts when set with generous spacing.
The overall tone is bold and dependable with a warm, slightly nostalgic flavor. Its hefty slabs and softened corners suggest vintage print, sports and campus ephemera, and straightforward Americana, while the rounded, chunky shapes keep it approachable rather than severe.
This font appears designed to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif voice—combining sturdy, print-era structure with softened details to keep large, bold typography legible and inviting in display contexts.
The design prioritizes strong silhouette and impact over delicate detail, producing clear word shapes in short bursts of text. Numerals match the letterforms in weight and presence, supporting big, attention-grabbing setting where consistency and punch matter most.