Slab Contrasted Ohsi 1 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, book covers, posters, classic, authoritative, bookish, robust, impactful classic, editorial clarity, print drama, robust legibility, bracketed, ball terminals, ink-trap feel, sturdy, crisp.
A high-contrast serif with stout, slab-like terminals and a distinctly bracketed feel where many strokes meet the serifs. The design pairs thick vertical stems with finer hairlines, producing sharp, cut-in counters and a crisp, print-oriented rhythm. Proportions lean broad, with ample inner space in rounds and a slightly condensed sense of vertical structure in the capitals. Serifs read as strong blocks rather than delicate wedges, while joins and corners show subtle shaping that keeps the heavy endings from feeling purely geometric.
This font performs especially well in display sizes where its contrast, slabbed endings, and wide letterforms can create a strong typographic voice. It suits editorial layouts, magazine titles, book covers, and posters that need classic credibility with added impact. In short paragraphs it can work for pull quotes and featured text where a bold, print-forward texture is desired.
The overall tone is confident and editorial, mixing traditional book typography cues with a bolder, more declarative presence. It feels formal and authoritative without becoming overly ornate, suitable for conveying seriousness and clarity. The contrast and sturdy terminals add a touch of drama that reads as premium and print-centric.
The design appears intended to merge traditional serif structure with emphatic, blocky terminals, creating a typeface that feels both heritage-informed and assertive. Its shaping suggests a focus on impactful reading at larger sizes while retaining familiar text-seriffed cues for editorial environments.
The alphabet shows clear differentiation between similar forms (e.g., I/l/1) through strong top-and-bottom terminals and pronounced serif treatment. Lowercase includes a single-storey “g” and broad, open bowls, contributing to a friendly readability despite the weighty endings. Numerals maintain the same contrast and slabbed finishing, giving figures a solid, headline-ready presence.