Slab Contrasted Ohjy 4 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, signage, western, circus, playful, retro, posterish, attention grabbing, vintage reference, stencil effect, decorative impact, stencil cuts, notched, chunky, blocky, decorative.
A heavy, block-built display face with slab-like terminals and pronounced internal cut-ins that read as stencil notches. The letterforms are wide and compact, with rounded bowls and soft corners contrasted against straight, rectangular stems and strong horizontal bars. Counters tend to be small and tightly enclosed, and many characters feature distinctive mid-stroke scoops that create a split, inky silhouette. Overall spacing and shapes are geared toward impact rather than delicate detail, producing a dense, high-ink rhythm in text.
Best suited to posters, headlines, and short-form typography where its notched slabs and bold silhouettes can read clearly. It also works well for branding accents on packaging, event graphics, and signage that aims for a retro showbill or Western tone.
The notched construction and chunky slabs evoke vintage show lettering—part Western wood type, part circus poster, with a mischievous, slightly gothic edge. It feels loud, theatrical, and intentionally quirky, turning ordinary words into signage-like statements.
The design appears intended as an attention-first display slab that references vintage printing and stencil-like cut lettering. Its signature notches and compact counters are crafted to create a memorable texture and a strong period-flavored personality.
In longer lines the repeated interior cutouts create a strong pattern and a distinctive texture; the style is most effective when given room to breathe. The tight counters and deep notches can visually fill in at smaller sizes, so the design naturally favors display settings.