Slab Contrasted Hogi 5 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bandera' by AndrijType, 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Clab' by Eko Bimantara, 'Equip Slab' and 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Rooney' by Jan Fromm, and 'Kondolarge' by TypeK (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logo design, sporty, retro, punchy, confident, energetic, impact, motion, vintage flavor, readability in bold, slab serif, bracketed, oblique, bulky, ink-trappy.
A heavy, oblique slab serif with compact interior counters and strongly bracketed, block-like serifs. Strokes are thick with noticeable (but not delicate) contrast, and many joins show subtly softened corners and small ink-trap-like notches that keep the forms from clogging at tight angles. The overall silhouette is wide and muscular, with round letters (O, Q, 0, 8, 9) built from full, even curves and short, sturdy terminals. Spacing appears generous for such a dark style, supporting clear word shapes in display sizes while keeping a dense, poster-ready color.
Best suited to display contexts such as headlines, posters, sports and event branding, packaging callouts, and identity work where a forceful, energetic voice is needed. It can also serve short subheads or pull quotes when you want dense, high-contrast texture without sacrificing legibility at moderate sizes.
The tone is bold and assertive with a vintage, athletic flavor—suggesting classic sports branding, mid-century advertising, and headline typography that wants to feel loud and upbeat. The slanted stance adds motion and urgency, giving the face a dynamic, competitive character rather than a formal one.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through weight and slab structure while using an oblique angle and subtle ink-trap detailing to keep dense shapes readable. It balances vintage slab cues with a lively, modern rhythm aimed at attention-grabbing editorial and branding applications.
Uppercase forms read especially stable due to broad slabs and strong horizontals, while the lowercase maintains a straightforward, workmanlike structure with sturdy bowls and compact apertures. Numerals match the letterforms in weight and presence, looking built for signage and pricing where impact matters more than delicacy.