Slab Contrasted Miby 5 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, signage, bookish, vintage, academic, authoritative, industrial, strong presence, classic tone, print texture, clear hierarchy, bracketed, robust, crisp, high-waisted, shapely.
A sturdy slab-serif with pronounced, squared serifs that read as mostly bracketed and strongly anchored to the stems. The design shows clear stroke contrast, with thicker verticals and noticeably lighter connecting strokes, giving the texture a rhythmic, slightly calligraphic modulation despite its blocky slabs. Curves are generous and smooth (notably in C, O, S), while terminals and joins stay crisp, producing a firm, printed feel. Proportions are moderately wide with a normal x-height, and the lowercase features a two-storey a and g alongside compact, weighty counters that keep the overall color dark and steady in text.
Well-suited for headlines, subheads, and short-to-medium editorial passages where a confident, traditional voice is desired. It can work effectively on book covers, posters, and signage that benefit from sturdy serifs and a classic print texture, particularly at larger sizes where contrast and detailing remain clear.
The font conveys a confident, old-style editorial tone—serious and institutional, but with enough contrast and curvature to feel human and crafted. It evokes traditional printing, academic settings, and heritage signage where clarity and presence matter more than minimalism.
The design appears intended to blend robust slab-serif structure with a more refined, high-contrast skeleton, creating a typeface that feels both dependable and characterful. It aims for strong presence and legibility while maintaining a distinctly traditional, print-oriented personality.
In the sample text, the strong slabs and contrast create a distinctive horizontal rhythm, with serifs forming a consistent baseline and cap-line structure. The numerals appear bold and stable with rounded forms and clear differentiation, supporting display-like emphasis without becoming overly decorative.