Slab Contrasted Onji 4 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, sports branding, signage, western, sporty, retro, bold, punchy, impact, vintage feel, ruggedness, attention grabbing, branding, blocky, bracketed, chiseled, compact, dynamic.
A compact, heavy display face with chunky slab serifs and an emphatic rightward slant. Strokes are dense and mostly uniform, with modest contrast and abrupt, squared terminals that read as carved or stamped. Counters are relatively tight, and the forms favor upright, rectangular geometry with subtly bracketed joins. The overall rhythm is tight and energetic, with small internal spaces and strong, dark silhouettes that hold together well at large sizes.
Best suited to display settings where strong presence is needed: headlines, event posters, team or club branding, packaging callouts, and bold signage. It can also work for short subheads or labels, but its dense texture makes it less ideal for extended small-size text.
The font projects a rugged, assertive tone with a clear vintage flavor. Its weight and slanted stance suggest speed and impact, while the slabbed endings add a workmanlike, old-poster character reminiscent of Western, athletic, and signage traditions.
Likely intended as a high-impact headline slab with a classic, Americana-leaning voice. The combination of heavy slabs, compact proportions, and consistent slant aims to deliver immediate visibility and a distinctive, poster-era personality.
Uppercase shapes feel especially sturdy and poster-ready, and the numerals match the same blocky, forceful construction. The tight counters and dense color mean it benefits from generous tracking and ample line spacing when set in longer headlines.