Slab Contrasted Ohje 4 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Presley Slab' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, branding, western, circus, playful, vintage, rowdy, high impact, themed display, nostalgic voice, decorative texture, blocky, heavy, bracketed, bulbous, notched.
A very heavy, block-forward slab serif with wide proportions and compact internal counters. Strokes are broadly uniform but show noticeable contrast at joins, with exaggerated, squared slabs and prominent bracket-like transitions. Many letters feature distinctive interior notches and cut-ins that create a stencil-like, carved rhythm through the bowls and terminals. Rounds (O, C, G) are full and bulbous, while verticals are thick and emphatic, giving the face a sturdy, poster-ready silhouette.
Best suited to large sizes where the carved details can be clearly seen—posters, headlines, storefront-style signage, event graphics, and bold branding. It can work for short bursts of text such as labels or pull quotes, but the strong internal cut-ins and dense counters are most effective in display applications.
The overall tone is bold and theatrical, evoking show posters, old-time signage, and Western display lettering. The carved details add a mischievous, slightly rustic charm that feels lively and attention-seeking rather than formal. It reads as confident and decorative, with a wink of nostalgia.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact slab serif with a decorative, notched motif that adds texture and personality without sacrificing a strong silhouette. Its wide stance and heavy slabs emphasize authority and visibility, while the playful cut-ins give it a distinctive, themed character for expressive display typography.
The notched interior detailing is consistent across caps and lowercase and becomes a defining texture in continuous text. Lowercase forms remain chunky and simplified, with single-storey a and g shapes that keep the voice informal and friendly. Numerals match the same heavy, cut-in construction, supporting cohesive headline settings.