Slab Contrasted Typa 5 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kontiki' and 'Pulpo' by Floodfonts and 'Bogue Slab' by Melvastype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, signage, sturdy, confident, retro, impact, readability, vintage warmth, brand presence, bracketed, blocky, ball terminals, large serifs, soft corners.
A robust slab serif with heavy, rectangular serifs and slightly bracketed joins that soften the otherwise blocky construction. Strokes are weighty and even, with noticeable (but not delicate) contrast between verticals, horizontals, and curved sections. Counters are compact and the overall color is dark and steady, while curves show gentle rounding and occasional ball-like terminals in the lowercase. The uppercase feels square-shouldered and stable; the lowercase maintains clear, straightforward forms with a moderate rhythm and a strong baseline.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and other display settings where a strong typographic voice is needed. It can work for short blocks of text in editorial or packaging contexts when a dark, confident texture is desired, and it holds up well in branding or signage that benefits from a sturdy slab-serif silhouette.
The font communicates solidity and authority with a friendly, old-style warmth. Its heavy serifs and dense texture give it an editorial, poster-like presence, while the rounded details keep it from feeling overly mechanical.
Likely designed to deliver a bold, dependable slab-serif presence with approachable, slightly rounded detailing—prioritizing strong readability and a confident tone for display and editorial typography.
At text sizes the face reads as dense and emphatic, with tight interior spaces that favor impact over airiness. Numerals share the same sturdy, grounded construction and appear designed for consistent color alongside caps and lowercase.