Slab Contrasted Onmo 10 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logotypes, western, circus, vintage, playful, poster, woodtype evocation, retro display, high impact, decorative voice, bracketed, chunky, rounded, inktrap-like, high-impact.
A heavy, compact slab-serif design with stout stems, broad bracketed slabs, and softly rounded corners that keep the mass from feeling harsh. Counters are relatively tight and often teardrop-like, while joins show small notches and inward scoops that create an inktrap-like texture in the dark areas. The rhythm is intentionally irregular: some letters widen or bulge (notably rounded forms), while others stay more columnar, producing a lively, hand-cut display feel. Numerals are large and weighty, with distinctive curls and spurs that match the letterforms’ sculpted silhouette.
Best suited to posters, headlines, signage, and packaging where bold shapes and character are more important than fine detail. It also works well for logotypes and short taglines that benefit from a vintage or Western/circus tone, especially at larger sizes where the interior scoops and brackets read clearly.
The font projects a classic show-poster energy—part Wild West, part carnival—combining toughness and charm. Its chunky slabs and quirky internal cut-ins give it a friendly, nostalgic voice that feels at home in decorative, attention-grabbing settings.
The design appears intended to evoke woodtype and 19th–early 20th century display printing, using chunky slab serifs and sculpted interiors to create a memorable, period-leaning voice. Its deliberate quirks and dense blackness prioritize impact and atmosphere over neutrality.
Stroke endings and slab terminals often flare or step slightly, which enhances the carved/woodtype impression at display sizes. The lowercase carries strong personality with single-storey forms and exaggerated terminals, giving mixed-case settings a distinctive, animated color.