Slab Contrasted Seje 5 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Regime' by Barnbrook Fonts; 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont; 'Askan', 'Calanda', and 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype; 'Rooney' by Jan Fromm; and 'Modum' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, editorial, confident, rugged, retro, impactful, friendly, display impact, retro flavor, strong branding, poster legibility, blocky, bracketed, chunky, softened, poster.
A heavy, block-forward slab serif with broad proportions and compact internal counters. Serifs are thick and strongly bracketed, creating a carved, notched silhouette at corners and terminals rather than crisp right angles. Strokes show noticeable (but not extreme) contrast, with robust verticals and slightly tapered joins that help keep large black shapes from feeling overly rigid. The lowercase is sturdy and rounded in places, with short ascenders/descenders relative to the overall mass, while figures share the same bold, stable construction and prominent slabs.
Best suited to headlines, posters, signage, and brand marks that need a sturdy, attention-grabbing voice. It also works well for packaging and editorial display typography where a vintage-meets-industrial slab serif texture is desirable, especially when set with ample tracking or larger sizes to preserve interior clarity.
The font projects a confident, rugged tone with a distinctly retro, print-era presence. Its chunky slabs and softened brackets feel approachable rather than formal, giving headlines a bold, friendly authority reminiscent of posters, packaging, and sports or campus-style graphics.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a classic slab-serif foundation, combining strong, bracketed serifs and wide proportions for a bold, poster-ready rhythm. Its softened corners and notched detailing suggest a deliberate nod to traditional print and vernacular lettering while maintaining clear, contemporary usability for display.
The design leans into strong silhouettes and generous width, favoring recognition at display sizes. The pronounced serifs and tight counters create a dense texture in paragraph settings, making it feel more at home in short bursts of text than in long reading passages.