Slab Contrasted Suhu 5 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bluteau Slab' by DSType, 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Calanda' by Hoftype, 'MVB Dovetail' by MVB, 'Ni Slab' by Monotype, 'PF Centro Slab Press' by Parachute, and 'Bolgica' by Soerat Company (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, logotypes, packaging, western, athletic, retro, headline, punchy, impact, nostalgia, branding, display, blocky, bracketed, chunky, rounded, sturdy.
A heavy, display-oriented slab serif with broad proportions and confident, rectangular construction. Strokes are thick with subtly softened corners and bracketed slab serifs that read as squared terminals rather than sharp wedges, giving the letters a carved, poster-like solidity. Counters are relatively open for the weight, with compact joins and sturdy arches, and the overall rhythm is slightly irregular in width, adding a lively, hand-set feel while remaining clean and upright.
Best suited to high-impact applications such as posters, headlines, storefront or event signage, packaging fronts, and logo wordmarks where weight and character are assets. It also works well for short statements and punchy copy in branding systems that want a vintage or Western-leaning voice.
The font conveys a bold, no-nonsense tone with a nostalgic edge. Its chunky slabs and wide stance evoke classic American signage and athletic or collegiate lettering, balancing friendliness with authority and impact.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum visibility and personality through bold slabs, broad shapes, and a slightly varied rhythm, echoing traditional print and sign typography while keeping forms clean and contemporary.
At text sizes it remains legible but visually dominant, with dense black presence and pronounced serifs that create strong horizontal accents. The numerals match the letters’ blocky, robust build, supporting emphatic, poster-style number setting.