Slab Contrasted Ossi 6 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Egyptienne' by Linotype, 'Egyptienne SB' and 'Egyptienne SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Egyptian ExtraBold Condensed' by Wooden Type Fonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, logotypes, packaging, western, rugged, vintage, assertive, playful, impact, nostalgia, character, poster style, bracketed, blocky, ink-trap, ball terminals, soft corners.
A heavy, compact slab serif with blocky proportions and strongly bracketed, rectangular serifs. Strokes are thick with noticeable modulation in places, and many joins show small notch-like cut-ins that read like ink traps or chiseled corners. Curves are broad and slightly squarish, counters stay fairly open for the weight, and terminals often finish with blunt slabs or rounded/ball-like details (notably in letters like J and a). The overall rhythm is stout and poster-oriented, with consistent, high-impact silhouettes across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited for display typography such as posters, headlines, event branding, and storefront-style signage where its bold slabs and notched details can read clearly. It also works well for branding marks and packaging that want a vintage or Western-flavored voice, especially in short lines and large sizes.
The design evokes a frontier and show-poster sensibility—confident, loud, and a little mischievous. Its chunky slabs and carved-looking details add a handmade, old-print warmth that feels nostalgic without becoming delicate.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif backbone, adding carved/ink-trap details and rounded quirks to create a distinctive, period-leaning display voice. Its forms prioritize strong silhouettes and recognizable character over quiet text neutrality.
The face maintains strong differentiation between similar shapes (e.g., I vs. J, O vs. 0) through distinct terminals and slab treatments, which helps at display sizes. The numerals are bold and characterful, with curvy forms and pronounced slab endings that match the letterforms’ weight and attitude.